Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to clarify the chronological trends in the occurrence of eaves in Japanese public buildings after World War II. First, it defines eaves as the roof’s edge that overhangs the exterior wall. Reviewing the Shinkenchiku magazine, second, it visual-izes the chronological occurrence of eaves in Japanese architecture over the past 70 years. Third, it deciphers four periods in the occurrence of eaves. Finally, the study clarifies the chronological trends in the occurrence of eaves in Japanese public buildings by referring to considerations about tectonics, public space and the surrounding environment.
DOI: 10.3130/aija.89.2259
Authors: Hans Henrik FRICKE, Yoshiharu TSUKAMOTO
Institution: Tokyo Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403933441