Cultural Conserve

Challenge to design a community center for Shirakawa-Go

Shirakawa-Go, Japan

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Winner

1 Entry

Maimuna and Lijiana

Kibo no Sakura Cultural Center

The name of our project is Kibo no Sakura. Kibo meaning Hope and Sakura meaning Cherry Blossoms, the national flowers of Japan. Both these words really drive our project. Kibo no Sakura makes the culture of Shirakawa more permanent and allows the residents especially the younger population and tourists to be more involved.

Runner-up

1 Entry

Ghayad

Cultural Center in Shirakawa-go, Japan

A cultural center in Shirakawa-go, Japan, that depends on using tectonic systems.

Honorable Mention

1 Entry

Shaikha and Sherina

Tectonic Bloom

This Tectonic Bloom experiments the idea of different typologies in a project. It resembles the site around it in many ways that may or may not be visible. It compliments the surrounding mountains.

People's Choice Award

1 Entry

Muhammad and Nadim

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Shirakawa-go Cultural Centre

The Shirakawa-go Cultural Centre embodies the traditions and history of the isolated village of Shirakawa-go while presenting them in a new and contemporary manner.

Institutional Excellence Award

1 Entry

Sara and Habiba

Tectonic Variation

A project that aims to show the beauty of the traditions of Shirakawa-go by displaying it on the a wooden tectonic facade that connects back to the village and its villagers

Editor's Choice

1 Entry

Nida

Shirakawa-Go Culture and Conservation Center 2022

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Shirakawa-Go Culture and Conservation Center 2022

Beyond the first shade of the site exits a far richer dynamic -of people living as family across a neighborhood. The preservation of this UNESCO site was only possible because of the bond between the villagers. My take is to present the unity and pride of Shirakawa Go while paying homage to its culture. This project doesn't exist without its people

Shortlisted

2 Entries

Prompiriya

Kominkan

A cultural center that promotes tourism in the village of Shirakawa-go better and promotes learning. Various cultures of the Shirakawa-go village for people outside the village and people within the village to learn what is inherited from the village. The building is open-air allowing visitors to see a good view of all sides, both in front of the building