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Kagawa Prefectural Government Hall – Kenzo Tange

Kagawa Prefectural Government Hall – Kenzo Tange

2022

A landmark of Kenzo Tange’s early career, the Kagawa Prefectural Government Office East Building masterfully fuses Modernist ideals with traditional Japanese architecture. Designed in the post-war period as a symbol of democracy and civic openness, the building served not only as a center of governance but also as a public beacon of transparency and hospitality.

Tange reimagined the traditional post-and-beam structure using exposed concrete, creating a bold architectural language rooted in cultural heritage. Its glass-framed lobby and slender columns broke from authoritarian conventions, setting a precedent for democratic public architecture in Japan.

Celebrated as a milestone in modern Japanese architecture, the building embodies Tange’s early vision—bridging modernism and tradition to redefine civic identity.

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  • Building,
  • Government,
  • Japan,
  • Kagawa,
  • and Kenzo Tange

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