Kishimoto Kawaramachi Tei |
1-2-1 Kawara-Machi, Chuuou-Ku, Osaka |
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1931 |
Residential buildings |
Reinforced concrete structure |
Constructed as the principal residence of Kichizaemon Kishimoto, the fifth head of Kishimoto Shouten that was established in 1831. Designed by Shinichi Sasagawa who was a constructional design engineer at Sumitomo Productive Design Department. A modern composition with flat roofing, the external walls are made of ryholitic welded tuff called Tasuyama-ishi with a distinctive atmosphere. The mantelpiece is luxury advanced with excellent design. Also the stained glass installed in the windows above the staircase room constitute a housing space with pomposity. It portrays the characteristics of Taisho to Showa periods. |
Registered Tangible Cultural Properties |
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