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100 Years of Ushiroyama Sanso (Formerly Aizenso) and Its Future｜Koji
Fujii, the Architect Born in Fukuyama

  • Ushiroyama Sanso
    Photo: Naotake Maeda

  • Ushiroyama Sanso
    Photo: Naotake Maeda

  • Exhibition Concept

    Aizenso (year of construction unknown) was built by Yoichiemon Fujii, the 12th head of Kuroganeya, a wealthy merchant in Fukuyama. Around 1932, Yoichiemon’s younger brother, architect Koji Fujii, added a sunroom that replicated his own residence, Chochikukyo. However, the residence was soon forgotten and was not rediscovered until 77 years later when it had become severely dilapidated. In 2013, it was rejuvenated as a multipurpose venue under the name Ushiroyama Sanso. The project was made possible with the help of many collaborators and was completed in accordance with a plan by architect Keisuke Maeda. This exhibition tells the century-long story of Fukuyama-native Koji Fujii and his architecture.

     

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    Title: 100 Years of Ushiroyama Sanso (Formerly Aizenso) and Its Future｜Koji Fujii, the Architect Born in Fukuyama

    Dates: Saturday, October 4, 2025 through Sunday, November 30, 2025

    Venue: Fukuyama Museum of Art (Gallery)  2-4-3 Nishimachi, Fukuyama, Hiroshima

     

    Planning Supervision and Venue Design: Keisuke Maeda (UID)

    Special Cooperation: Fumihiko Tanifuji, Hidehiro Fujii, Akira Matsukuma, Ushiroyana Sanso Club, Takenaka Corporation, Chochikukyo Club, Hiroshi Miyazawa（BUNGA NET）

  • Participating Architects

    Koji Fujii, Keisuke Maeda

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