We have now closed for applications for Kiyomizudera Design Charrette.
Since its founding in Kyoto in 778, the Kiyomizudera Temple has been an important religious and tourism destination. The spectacular long distance views from the overlook are enjoyed year-round in all of Kyoto’s changing seasons. This beautiful landscape with views of Otowayama was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Kiyomizudera is also famous for the long, seemingly endless, stone steps that lead to the Temple. Although climbing these steps is understood to be part of the traditional religious pilgrimage, the way-finding and climb are difficult for elderly visitors or persons with limited mobility, language or sight abilities. This design charrette will explore strategies for improving each visitor’s experience, including access, interpretation and way-finding. The participants will learn about this important historical site of Kyoto, and how this same type of study could be applied to historically significant sites in other cities.
The goals of this charrette are to
Gathering, Site Visit and Feedback Session: October 21, 2006 (Sat.) 9:30 - 16:00
Working sessions during the Conference: to be announced
Presentation to the Conference by the Charrette organizers: October 25, 2006 (Wed.) 14:40 - 15:20
Yasaka Shrine (adjacent shrine to Kiyomizu Temple)
The detailed information such as time, exact gathering place and schedule of working sessions during the Conference will be announced later.It announces properly for the conference period.
30 persons
Free to participate!
For those who do not registered for the conference, secretariat will
issue the limited ID permitted only for the WS meetings and to the WS
site, however the Congress Kit including program & CD-ROM are provided
only for the conference registered participants.
October 25, 2006 (Thu.) 14:40 - 15:20
Application is now closed.
3,000 Japanese Yen (will be gathered at the site)
Included: Admission fee, contribution for temple, reference materials, site fee, etc
Not included: Transportation to the site, Lunch
Note: Dates, venues, etc. are subject to change.