The Takamatsu branch of a construction company headquartered in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. The structure is made of prefectural cypress lumber, with hand-carved joints by carpenters that reduce the use of metal fittings. The main beams and girders are made of 5 and 6 inch (150 and 180 mm) beams divided into two sections, and 4 inch (120 mm) square pipe columns are inserted between them.

Japan | Kagawa

Shinkenchiku October 2019 issue 172P