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Published: Sept.ember 13, 2010

Tenant Designated for Completed “Cho-ie”
Rental Contract Signed with Kyomachiya Architects

August 20, 2010 (7:00 pm) at Hasegawa Kaigado

Chairman Shuichiro Kajiyama and Mr. Yasuhiro Uchida of the Kyomachiya Architects and Kamanza-cho members Mr. Morimura, Mr. Nakazuka, Mr. Sugimoto, Mr. Sawada, Mr. Inoue, and Mr. Hasegawa were all present for the finalization of the tenant contract on August 20. There was a small problem regarding wording in the “contract cancellation” clause, but this unexpected matter was amicably resolved through a gentlemen’s agreement by both parties. The contract was duly confirmed by all members and promptly completed.

Jizo Obon Festival

August 22 (Sun) 11:00 am ~

Due to construction work at “Cho-ie,” this year’s Jizo Obon Festival was held at Mr. Kishimoto’s shop next door. Officers completed the decorative Jizo altar with a youthful nimbleness of hand. Thanks to a sturdy wooden frame assembled by Kyomachiya Architects member Mr. Oshita, the Jizo statue was securely positioned for display.

Five children and nearly 30 adults participated in the Buddhist “hoyo” service repeatedly rubbing their Buddhist rosary beads and bowing to Jizo. Following the service, children received snack coupons and adults reassembled at Higashiyama restaurant “Ryozen” for a friendly dinner gathering before returning to take down the Jizo Obon decorations.

Meeting for “Cho-ie” Completion Party

September 3 (Fri) 1:00 pm ~ at The Museum of Kyoto

A meeting to discuss details for the party and panel exhibition to commemorate the Kamanza-cho “Cho-ie” Renovation Project was held at The Museum of Kyoto on September 3. WMF Japan representative, Mr. Inagaki was present as were 2 representative from the Kyoto Community Collaboration Center, Ms. Kojima (Kyomachiya Council), a museum staff person and Mr. Hasegawa from Kamanza-cho members. It was decided the reception venue would take place in the second floor conference room in the old hall of the museum and that specifics regarding the reception of up to 100 invitees would be outlined in our next meeting.

NPO Kyomachiya Architects Announcement

Construction Progress Report

Retro-fitted beam
Reinforced beam

enovation work is progressing with structural reinforcements and rough plastering of walls nearly complete. Presently, materials for interior finishing work are being prepared. All of the badly warped and broken floor beams supporting the large second floor room have been replaced and one has been reinforced using a traditional joinery technique. A structural support beam has also been installed in the lower part of the clerestory and a post added to prevent this beam from sagging. A retro-fitted beam has been added below the original beam tenoned into the “daikoku-bashira” (primary post) for structural integrity. Wiring and piping work is proceeding according to schedule and interior work on the back toilet, storage shed, and study room is nearing completion.

Retro-fitted beam

Framing for the front “mushiko-mado” (lattice window) is complete and will receive a plaster finish. The project team chose a light beige color for the plaster.

Plaster color samples

Upcoming Schedule

○ Construction Schedule
September:	Interior/exterior plastering , primary construction equipment, piping, etc.
October:	Interior/exterior finishing, roofing, staining, windows/doors, tatami, equipment installation, landscaping
○ Open House
Date:	October 3 (Sun)
Time:	10:30 ~ 12:00
Participants:	Friends of Kyomachiya, Kyomachiya Liaison Office, Kyomachiya Council
○“Tataki” (tamped earth) Workshop
“Tataki” is a traditional method of tamping and hardening earth to make floors. Children and adults of all ages are welcome!
Date:	October 23 (Sat)
Time:	10:00 ~ 12:00 and 13:00 ~ 15:00
Participants:	Kamanza-cho and neighborhood residents, Kyomachiya “Toryo-juku” members

The Kamanza-cho “Cho-ie” Renovation Project
is the recipient of
World Monuments Fund (WMF) contributions.