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A rare lamp designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 is set for auction at Sotheby's, tagged with a $3 million–$5 million ...
In the dark of night, completely empty, we explore the gates of Kyoto's Fushimi inari Shrine. While its famously said to have 10,000 torii gates that wind up the mountain, the real number is north ...
According to the studio, the form of this plaza was informed by "natural and urban canyons", while passageways underneath the cube were informed by Japanese torii gates. "The USA pavilion is a ...
There’s a quiet grace and overall restraint to Japanese design ... were inspired by the iconic red torii gates of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine. Angular timber slats pay homage to the nearby ...
Large screens display the American flag, horses, and other vignettes, set to upbeat music in English and Japanese. (© Hufton + Crow) Trahan Architects called the USA Pavilion “a welcoming ...
Lovers of Japanese infrastructure and ingenuity will also find this ... At the time of construction, it was the longest underwater tunnel in the world. A well-placed torii gate with views of the ...
Miyajima’s famed floating Torii Gate, Mount Fuji and more all framed by Japan’s famed cherry blossoms,” he said. “It really is a magical time to be exploring Japan.” Heritage Expeditions ...
This location has four smaller shrines. The first one is right in the middle of the complex, while the second is at the Torii gate in the north. The third can be found at the end of the cemetery, and ...
The space pays homage to the brand’s rich heritage with a Japanese Torii gate, rich wood accents, Japanese lifestyle artwork and a striking, real-wood Mt. Fuji art installation. The restaurant ...
In the fall of 2020, the town of Tsushima’s Watazumi Shrine was damaged by a typhoon that struck the area, destroying one of its torii gates that rises out of ... no-tourists-allowed policy applies to ...
Why Shouldn’t You Climb the Torii Gates? In Japanese culture and Shinto beliefs, the torii gates are seen as the gateways where spirits enter and exit, the border between the sacred and the mundane.
In the late 1960s and 1970s, the influential Italian architect and designer Carlo Scarpa produced a series of furniture designs for the Simon ... it also nods to the Japanese minimalism Scarpa admired ...