The Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, designed by Kenzo Tange, is slated for demolition after its closure in 2014 due to roof leaks and structural safety concerns. Preservation efforts include a petition by the World Monuments Fund and a past effort for UNESCO recognition. The gymnasium is recognized as a Brutalist landmark of Japan's postwar architecture, featuring a distinctive upward-curving concrete roof and an interior supported by cantilevered beams. Demolition plans advanced following a budget approval by the prefectural assembly, despite appeals for conservation.
The Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, designed by Kenzo Tange, was closed in 2014 due to structural issues stemming from a roof leak and earthquake risks.
Efforts to preserve the gymnasium include a petition by the World Monuments Fund and attempts to nominate it as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Despite the historic significance of the gymnasium, the Kagawa Prefectural Government has moved forward with plans for its demolition, initiating a bidding process.
The gymnasium, renowned for its Brutalist architecture, has been celebrated for its design which resonates with Japan’s postwar modernization, particularly in relation to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
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