Toyotama Prison

Outline
A representative work by Keiji Goto. The pioneering form of this building, which incorporates North German expressionism, was created at a time when a new design for modern Japan was being sought against a backdrop of stylistic controversy. It is also very important as an example of the technical and design achievements of brick masonry architecture in Japan. The front gate still exists.
Location
  • Tokyo
Journal
Shinkenchiku 2025:08
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Category
Ornament and Form
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Evolution of New Forms
Decade
pre 1920
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