Is Ise Circular?
School of Architecture, N107
Fri, 9/13—Sat, 9/14 · Room N107, School of Architecture
The Ise Shrine (Jingū), in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a complex of Shinto shrines and buildings that are rebuilt every 20 years. The last construction in 2013 is the 62nd iteration. With a few interruptions for wars the rebuilding has been carried on for over 1300+ years. There have been a few changes over the centuries but overall the building follows a strict design that is mostly in the minds and hands of master carpenters. This knowledge is passed on as 3 or 4 generations work together. We are now halfway through the cycle to 2033.
The Princeton School of Architecture together with the Global Japan Lab is hosting a symposium at Princeton 13 and 14 September on the topic of circularity and the Ise Shrines from both a materials and construction perspective and the broader questions of the cultural and social role of the shrines in Japanese history. The symposium will include informal lectures on Friday afternoon and a series of four roundtables on Saturday morning and early afternoon.
Registration is Required. Register here.
