Ryotaro Urai
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FOODHALL koya
Food hall "eka" that conveys the charm of Koya's traditional crafts
Space design / 2021 / KOYASAN
Koyasan has given birth to numerous ideas over the 1,200 years since its founding. Here, there is a culture of religion and lifestyle nurtured by monks and people who support each other. However, due to the progress of aging and depopulation, there is a shortage of people who inherit Buddhism and the traditional crafts that support it. I want to protect the living culture that has been handed down from generation to generation by "craftsmen who do exquisite handwork", which has become a rare existence.
Therefore, we will use a part of the Koyasan University building, which is biased toward single-function services and is a space separated from the townscape, to create a space where craftsmen who are involved in the inheritance of traditional crafts, food, and forestry will be responsible for the future of the region. We propose the creation of a platform that connects children and contributes to the development of successors to traditional industries. Specifically, the goal is to set up a “manufacturing studio” where children and craftsmen can foster their creativity together, and to create a foundation for new businesses and indigenous entrepreneurs centered on them.
In order to create a communicative space in which all kinds of people, including pilgrims and residents, can easily enter the building as they walk through the town and enjoy conversations and discussions as they please, there will be a theater where pilgrims can learn about the traditional industries of Koyasan. , We have a book cafe that will also be a place for children.
