Traditional Machiya Houses

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Machiya
gptkbp:adaptation Wooden_materials
gptkbp:aroma Natural airflow
gptkbp:associated_with Merchant class
gptkbp:characteristics gptkb:Sliding_doors_(fusuma)
Wooden_construction
Engawa_(veranda)
Tatami_flooring
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Kyoto
gptkbp:community_role Local businesses
Social gatherings
Cultural exchange
Artisan workshops
gptkbp:culturalEvents Festivals
Weddings
Family gatherings
Seasonal celebrations
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Traditional crafts
Tea ceremonies
gptkbp:design_feature Narrow front
Deep interior
Shallow roof pitch
gptkbp:environment Urban settings
gptkbp:future_plans Community involvement
Cultural education initiatives
Continued preservation efforts
Increased tourism interest
gptkbp:historical_significance Cultural heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Traditional Machiya Houses
gptkbp:influence Modern architecture
gptkbp:interiorFeatures gptkb:Fusuma
Tatami mats
Engawa
Shoji_screens
gptkbp:is_used_in Commercial purposes
Residential purposes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:origin Edo period
gptkbp:renovated Financial constraints
Preservation efforts
Regulatory restrictions
Modernization pressures
Maintaining authenticity
gptkbp:style gptkb:Traditional_Japanese_architecture
gptkbp:sustainability Energy efficiency
Eco-friendly materials
Low environmental impact
gptkbp:tourism Attraction for visitors