kagawa prefectural gymnasium

the kagawa prefectural gymnasium stands on a square site with a lateral length of around 80 meters. the oval structure is carried by four enormous pillars and projects dramatically on both sides, so that the building gives the effect of a ship. the design of the approximately 20 meter high oval interior is determined by the suspended roof, which follows that basic type of the hyperbolic paraboloid.

  • gps: 34.34518, 134.0639 / code: japtakbru0003
  • location: takamatsu
  • architect: kenzo tange
  • completed: unknown
  • photo: 20/01/08

 

japtakbru0003-01-s     japtakbru0003-02-s