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Church of the Wind

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Tadao Ando's award-winning concrete church offers unique architecture and a peaceful setting.

Church of the Wind
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What it is

  • A reinforced concrete church, also called Rokko Church.
  • Designed by architect Tadao Ando, completed in 1986.
  • Received the 1987 Mainichi Art Award.
  • Now a rental hall for events like weddings.

What to see

  • Reinforced concrete structure, typical of Ando's style.
  • Colonnade leading to the chapel uses glass.
  • Cross inside the chapel uses RC frames.
  • Small organ at the back of the chapel.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Church of the Wind Open in Google Maps

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