Japanese architect makes model of Vietnamese village gate
The Hanoi Museum received a model of the Mong Phu village gate crafted by Japanese architect Ejima Akiyoshi at a ceremony on March 16.
Made with rare woods, the model is 90cm long and 60 cm wide, with a height of 63 cm. It is equivalent to a 1:10 scale of the actual gate. All components can be detached and re-assembled to serve education purposes.
The Mong Phu village gate was built in 1553, consisting of unique architectural features. It was restored in 2008 as part of a Vietnam – Japan project.
Ejima Akiyoshi, who participated in the 2008 project, said the restoration and local memory on destroyed parts of the construction were his materials to make the model.
He said he is honoured to take part in joint projects between the two countries.
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| The 1:10 scale model of the Mong Phu village gate made by Japanese architect Ejima Akiyoshi (Source: sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn) |
Ejima Akiyoshi, who participated in the 2008 project, said the restoration and local memory on destroyed parts of the construction were his materials to make the model.
He said he is honoured to take part in joint projects between the two countries.
