The Kamakura Period
The Kamakura period took place during 1185-1333. This was when technology was becoming more involved with architecture, and this is how technological advances were made through building. Also due to the During the native requirements like earthquake resistance many architecture designs were unique, new and quite experimental. The Genpei War that took place from 1180–1185, also had a big impact on the architecture. The damage the war cost, made the people have to re-build shrines, which came out to be much simpler and down to earth, like the Hein period, but it was even simpler than the buildings then! This was also because their top priorities were military orders and not buildings.
The defense and protection that the buildings provided became a top priority, which meant that all the buildings were thatched under one big roof, than scattered around the garden.
Tea houses also became popular during this period, to reduce the tension and stress. They were very small spaces, held up by pillars and conservative materials. It was said that tea houses were always supposed to be around an atmosphere of calmness and meditation. The only decorations that would usually be in the tea house were calligraphy scrolls or flowers.
The defense and protection that the buildings provided became a top priority, which meant that all the buildings were thatched under one big roof, than scattered around the garden.
Tea houses also became popular during this period, to reduce the tension and stress. They were very small spaces, held up by pillars and conservative materials. It was said that tea houses were always supposed to be around an atmosphere of calmness and meditation. The only decorations that would usually be in the tea house were calligraphy scrolls or flowers.
Sanju-Sangendo Hall
This famous hall was also built during this period. It is a long hall consisting of 33 walls. Translated the temple's name means Hall with thirty three spaces between columns, which is describing the architectural features. The temple went through a fire in 1248, therefore was restored in 1266. The temple contains 1000 life-size statues which stand on the
left and right sides of the main statue deity, consisting of 10 rows and 50
columns. They are suppose to symbolize the different spirits and deities watching over them.