RESEARCH ON THE PERSONNEL STRUCTURE OF ARCHITECTS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN RECONSTRUCTION OF HONBOU OF HASEDERA TEMPLE OF TAISHO ERA

Abstract

The goal of this research is to explain the personnel structure of architects who were involved in constructions of modern temples. This research examines the specialties and the employment system of the architects engaged in the reconstruction of Hasedera Honbou in 1925. (Honbou functions as the main office and lecture hall in a set of temple buildings.) The research shows that Nara Prefecture officially hired conservation architects specializing in restoration of ancient shrines and temples in the reconstruction process.