Web Tokai Shinpo | Art Facility to Open in Former School Building; Decision Made at Expert Meeting; Direction Set to Focus on Former Takata East Junior High School
Rikuzentakata City decided to shift the planned location for its art exhibition and preservation facility to the former Takata East Junior High School building.Summary
Rikuzentakata City has decided to change the planned location for its art exhibition and preservation facility from the initially selected "Sugi no Ie Hakone" to a site centered around the former Takata East Junior High School building in Yonesaki Town. This decision was made by an expert committee due to the high renovation costs (up to approximately 330 million yen) required for the aging "Sugi no Ie Hakone." The former school building is considered feasible for development in a shorter period and at a lower cost. Experts suggested designing the space to dispel the image of a school, creating large open areas by removing classroom walls, and considering future collection accumulation. The city aims to secure proper storage and display space for valuable artworks, including those restored after the Great East Japan Earthquake, targeting completion by the next fiscal year, with hopes for a dedicated facility in the future.
(Source：tohkaishimpo.com)