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¥3,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥2,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,300,000)
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| Research Abstract |
In Japan "Spanish" architecture refers not to the architecture of Spain, but to a style, especially of residential architecture, that flourished after World War I.
To the extent possible this research comprehensively surveyed pre-war architectural periodicals, concentrating on 11 journals (Kenchiku zasshi, Kenchiku sekai, Kenchiku gaho, Jutaku, Kenchiku to shakai, Kokusai kenchiku, Shinkenchiku, Nihon kenchikushi, Shinjutaku, Kenchiku chishiki, Gendai kenchiku) in order to collect data concerning "Spanish" architecture in modern Japan. As a result, almost 500 works identifiable as either "Spanish" style or as being influenced by "Spanish" style architecture were identified.
Next a database was created, and through the examination of each work the characteristics of the Japanese "Spanish" style were clarified. In addition, although limited to what could be derived from these sources, it was possible to grasp the temporal and geographic spread of the style. At the same time, site investigations of works for which the locations could be identified from the written sources were conducted, and the owners of the buildings were interviewed. In addition, material concerning American Spanish-related architectural styles (Mission, Spanish Colonial Revival) was collected. Through a comparison with American works, it was possible to more clearly specify the particular characteristics of the Japanese "Spanish" style.
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