Kyūkyoryūchi 38 Ban-kan, American Renaissance building in Akashi-machi, Japan
The Kyūkyoryūchi 38 Ban-kan features symmetrical shapes, grand entrances, and detailed ornamentation that define its architectural composition.
Completed in 1929, this structure was designed by architect Merrell Vories Hitotsuyanagi during a period of increased Western influence in Japanese architecture.
The building represents an early example of Western architectural principles being incorporated into Japanese urban development during the country's modernization period.
Located at coordinates 34.688333 latitude and 135.190833 longitude, the building maintains its original exterior features while accommodating modern uses.
This structure stands as one of the remaining examples of American Renaissance architecture in Japan's former foreign settlement areas.
Location: Akashi-machi
Inception: 1929
Architects: Merrell Vories Hitotsuyanagi
Architectural style: American Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 34.68833,135.19083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:27
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