The summer house has been under construction for 90 years.
It was designed by Antonin Raymond as his own villa and studio,
Over the years, many things have happened. Ownership changed many times,
Their uses changed, their locations even changed, and sometimes their very existence was forgotten.
This year marks a major milestone for the summer house, with an introduction to its history and structure,
Visitors will see a pioneering example of the building’s original wooden modernism, which is different from the museum’s usual appearance.
Related Events
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 13:00 – 15:00
Raymond Architecture “Before and After the War” Tour
This is a rare opportunity to see both the prewar summer house and the new studio built after the war.
There will be movement during the event.
Guide: Koichi Kitazawa (Kitazawa Architects & Engineers)
Venue: Summer House and new studio
Fee: 3,000 yen (including park and museum entrance fees)
Capacity: 15 people Reservations required
Sunday, October 22, 2023, 13:00 – 14:00
Terunobu Fujimori talks about “Summer House
He will talk about the summer house as seen by an architectural historian. The structure of the summer house and wooden modernism in an easy-to-understand manner.
We will explain.
Lecturer: Terunobu Fujimori, architect and architectural historian
Venue: Summer House
Entry fee: 2,500 yen (including park and museum entrance fees)
Capacity: 40 people Reservations required
Sunday, October 29, 2023, 13:00 – 14:00
Raymond Architecture in the History of Karuizawa Villas
The “summer resort” synonymous with Karuizawa continues to this day, along with the villa culture.
We will explain its progress and Raymond’s involvement.
Lecturer: Seizo Uchida (Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Kanagawa University)
Venue: Summer House
Entry fee: 2,500 yen (including park and museum entrance fees)
Capacity: 40 people Reservations required
To register for each event, please contact Karuizawa Tagliassen 0267-46-6161 for reservations for each event.
