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St. Mary's Cathedral (in Japanese: 東京カテドラル聖マリア大聖堂, romanized: Tōkyō katedoraru sei Maria daiseidō) is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo | |
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General information | |
Location | 3-15-16 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku |
Town or city | Tokyo |
Country | Japan |
Completed | 1967 |
Renovated | 2007 |
Owner | Roman Catholic church |
Height | Cathedral: 39.4 m (129 ft) Tower: 61.6 m (202 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 3,650 m2 (39,300 sq ft) |
Grounds | 15,098 m2 (162,510 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Kenzo Tange |
Structural engineer | Yoshikatsu Tsuboi |
The original wooden structure, constructed in 1899 in the Gothic style, was destroyed during the air raids on Tokyo during World War II.[1] The present church, designed by Kenzo Tange, was inaugurated in December 1964.[2] His funeral was held there in March 2005.[3]
The layout of the building is in the form of a cross, from which eight hyperbolic parabolas open upwards to form a cross of light, which continues vertically along the length of the four facades. This Tange design inspired the later similar design of the landmark cathedral in San Francisco, also referred to as St. Mary's Cathedral.
To this rhomboid volume other secondary constructions are added, including the baptistry and the baptismal font. The rectangular shapes contrast with the symbolic character of the cathedral. The bell tower is 61.6 m (202 ft) high, standing a short distance away from the main building. The exterior cladding is made of stainless steel.[4] In 2004 a large organ built by Italian firm Mascioni was installed.[5]
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