Abstract
The aim of this paper is to make clear the problem of the period when the Oriage-Tenjo existed, its position in the process of development of the architecture of church and Mr. Tetsukawa's design attitude ・ Mr. Tetsukawa is the only architect-the chief carpenter who adopted the Oriage-Tenjo in the reinforced concrete church in the early period of the Showa era. This paper consists of the following chapters. 1. Introduction 2. The composition and the character of the Oriage-Tenjo 3. Appearance and change of the Oriage-Tenjo A. The 10's of the Meiji era - the Oriage-Tenjo appeared at only the aisle of the church B. From the latter half of the Meiji era to the early Taisho era - the Oriage-Tenjo appeared at the nave C. The latter half of the Taisho era - the peak of the Oriage-Tenjo D. The early period of the Showa era - the Oriage-Tenjo was adopted in the reinforced concrete church 4. The Oriage-Tenjo and Mr. Yosuke TETSUKAWA 5. Conclusion
