"The building conforms to the typology of the 'Iwakura-type minka (folk house),' characterized by a linear doma running north-south, with rooms arranged alongside it."
"Further investigation revealed that extensions and alterations were carried out in the 1970s, indicating the house's evolving architectural history."
The renovation project focuses on a traditional farmhouse in Iwakura, Kyoto, presumed to date back to the Meiji period. The building exemplifies the Iwakura-type minka, featuring a linear doma and a robust timber beam structure. Historical research indicates that the house likely dates from the late Edo to the Meiji period. Additionally, records show that extensions and alterations were made to the structure in the 1970s, reflecting its evolving history and architectural significance.
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