Design process of the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace (1954), Hiroshima, by Togo Murano (Part 2): Formal manipulations observed in the design of Xavier Hall (1949)

A study reveals that Xavier Hall, designed by Togo Murano Architect Office in 1949, significantly influenced the planning of Hiroshima's Memorial Cathedral for World Peace. Through morphological analysis of chronological sketches and drawings, researchers identified three problem-solving strategies that underscore Murano's design thinking. This analysis provides insight into the architect's approach to formal manipulations, offering a deeper understanding of his creative process and its impact on subsequent religious architecture in Hiroshima.

Tomioka, Y., & Tabata, C. (2023). Design process of the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace (1954), Hiroshima, by Togo Murano (Part 2): Formal manipulations observed in the design of Xavier Hall (1949). Japan Architectural Review, 6(1). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/2475-8876.12407