A Study on the Restoration of Spatial Composition of Old Villages (shumura) Having Old Public Office (magiri Bansho) in the Last Years of the Early Modern Era in Okinawa
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to study the spatial characteristics of old village (SHUMURA) in the last years of the early modern era in Okinawa, by clarifying the arrangement of old public office (MAGIRI BANSHO) through the restoration simulation of spatial composition of SHUMURA. By doing researches, hearings, fieldworks, and restoration simulation, three characteristics are clarified, such as 1) the characteristics of arrangement and formation of SHUMURA differ depending on the policy of Ryukyu Government, 2) the planning method under that MAGIRI BANSHO is mainly arranged as the core of SHUMURA, controls the scenic characteristics, and 3) the intentions of Ryukyu Government reflect the social structures as well.
DOI: 10.3130/aija.74.75
Authors: Seishi KAMATA, Takahito SAIKI
Institution: Kobe Design University
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W80135211