mabashira　間柱

KEY WORD :　architecture / general terms

1　Posts or pillars of the same or smaller diameter than the main pillars of a building. 2　A stud added to strengthen the framework of a building. 3　In teahouse architecture, a bamboo post of over 4cm in diameter placed on the outer side of a rustic window *shitajimado 下地窓 to reinforce the wall lath. Originally, this was not exposed, but later it was made visible to reveal the beautiful natural materials used in constructing a tea ceremony house.

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