Japanese joinery architecture

Traditional Japanese architecture’s reliance on wood as a building material developed largely in response to Japan’s humid environment—particularly the warm, wet summer months. Raised floors and open spaces ensured proper ventilation to fight the buildup of toxic mold. Wood post-and-beam construction is also useful when designing for typhoon and earthquake resistance.

Image 13 of 39 from gallery of From Decarbonization to Ornamental Expression: Innovative 3D Printed Projects From 2023. Courtesy of Nicholas Preaud

What is kumiko? Where can you buy kumiko panels? And how can you learn this art for yourself? Find out all you need to know about kumiko here!

Heino Engel - Japanese Home Joinery

new york's japan society presents 'when practice becomes form: carpentry tools from japan', an exhibition of woodworking tools + models.

Beyond furniture—this is heritage, mastery, and innovation combined. Japanese joinery proves that true craftsmanship stands the test of time. Would you try this technique in your own projects? #JapaneseJoinery #TimelessCraft #JShawDesigns

gregory tsantilas on Instagram: "Hikari-tsuke The Hikari-tsuke method is a precise technique to fit wooden pillars onto uneven foundation-stones. „the traditional Japanese method of making foundation includes knocking down stones to form a stable base, then shaping wooden pillars to match the contours of the stone they rest upon. This careful process ensures the pillars neither sink nor absorb moisture. Due to the need for earthquake-resistant construction, most new buildings now have…

Yokoso provides the most authentic Japanese garden Koshikake, handmade according to traditional Japanese principles. Custom-built wooden bench for your project.

This is a series of posts describing the many varieties of Japanese gate, or mon (門). If you look at the preceding kanji more closely, you can think of it as a picture of a pair of swinging doors,…

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Furumori Koichi studio adds timber latticework to a temple extension