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2014.06.01
Series | Old Drawings Journey No. 01
Mitsubishi No. 5 Building (1905-1963)
[South side elevation]
Kazunori Nomura
Mitsubishi Building No. 5 was designed a few years after the completion of Mitsubishi Ichigokan (1894-1968). The chief designer was Sone Tatsuzo, a student of Josiah Conder. Beautiful elevation drawings remain, but there is also an alternative design for just the roof (which matches the photograph taken after completion). With the introduction of steam heating, chimneys for fireplaces were eliminated, and the height of the small roof was lowered. It is likely that the aim was to create a roof design that was not too assertive, in order to highlight Mitsubishi Ichigokan and No. 2, which stand on corners.
Mitsubishi Ichigokan, Mitsubishi Building No. 4, Mitsubishi Building No. 5
Below: Early proposal for the front view of Mitsubishi Building No. 5
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Kazunori Nomura
Kazunori Nomura
When I appreciate architecture or cities, I try to remove any sense of expertise and look at them as a natural human being, just like how we can appreciate delicious food without any need for explanation.
Update : 2014.06.01
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