Design process of the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace (1954), Hiroshima, by Togo Murano (Part 3): Formal manipulations observed in the process of schematic design of the cathedral (1948)

A novel analytical approach has uncovered the dynamic design evolution of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) during its schematic phase (1948), revealing Togo Murano's rapid experimentation with exterior forms and strategic morphological manipulations. The study, leveraging undated sketches from the Kyoto Institute of Technology, demonstrates how Murano navigated challenges in securing approval while developing diverse architectural types in a compressed timeframe. This research sheds light on the architect's creative process and design thinking, offering insights into the genesis of one of Japan's most significant post-war landmarks.

Tomioka, Y., & Tabata, C. (2024). Design process of the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace (1954), Hiroshima, by Togo Murano (Part 3): Formal manipulations observed in the process of schematic design of the cathedral (1948). Japan Architectural Review, 7(1). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/2475-8876.12446