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Temple Table by Hiroyuki Tanaka Architects
Japanese architect Hiroyuki Tanaka designed the structure of this table based on the roof and pillar systems of ancient temples.
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Called Temple Table, the wooden design features four interlocking frames made of batons with the same section.
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Photographs are by Shimizu Ken.
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Here are some more details from Hiroyuki Tanaka:
Temple Table
Japanese traditional temple and shrine have many types of architectural vocabulary that have been updated for a great many years. We wanted to carry on the heritage for furniture with respects.
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This table is derived from architectural roof and pillar system. In this case, it means that the pillar will be leg and the roof will be table-top. Using this system, we could solved it logically (structural) and aesthetical (ornament).
Project name : Temple Table
Design: HIROYUKI TANAKA ARCHITECTS
Project leader : Hiroyuki Tanaka
Project team : Hiroki Hanazuka
Material : white wood
Size: width 1200mm, depth 1200mm, height 700mm
Study period April 2010 – Sep. 2010
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