Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo / Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa (2013)

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Project Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Figure 1: Courtyard
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 2: Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 3: Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 4: Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 5: Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 6: Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 7: Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 8: Exterior
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 9: Elevation
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 )

Figure 10: Floor Plan
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 )

Figure 11: Lot Plan
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 )

Figure 12: Exterior
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Figure 13: Exterior
Japanese Cultural Center of D.R. Congo
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, AfricaKeio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Tokyo Matsubara and Architects )

Style/Period(s):
Modern, Passive House

Primary Material(s):
Wood, Concrete

Function(s):
Classroom, Education, Workplace, Community Center

Related Website(s):

ArchDaily Article | Accessed : August 4, 2023

Hironori Matsubara | Accessed : August 4, 2023

Significant Date(s):
2010-2019, 2013

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Additional Information:
The Centre was built by local Ghana residents, creating a sense of community from the beginning of the process.

Project Description:
The building is a blend of a traditional Japanese building built for the DRC's climate. It has a training hall, classroom, office, tea ceremony room, and more. The interior and exterior spaces coexist.

Building Address:
2, Père Boka; Gombe - KINSHASA, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Supporting Designers/Staff:
Keio University SFC Hironori Matsubara Laboratory
ACADEX local volunteer’s construction team

Significant Dates:
2013 - Building built and completed

Associated Projects:

Tags:
Japanese Culture, DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

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