As there are a number of cases where buildings that are considered to be famous buildings are demolished one after another due to aging, a study group of the Agency for Cultural Affairs has compiled a draft report that includes the need for legislation to promote architecture as a culture in order to protect excellent buildings.
This study group, held by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, is made up of architects and researchers, and seven committee members, including architect Kengo Kuma, attended the meeting held at the Japan Art Academy Hall on May 25.
According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, in the past few years, famous buildings that are about 7 years old have been demolished one after another nationwide due to aging and earthquake resistance problems, and the protection of these buildings has become an issue.
On the 25th, a draft report was presented based on the discussions at the study group so far.
Among the measures that the government should undertake, ▽ legislation to promote architecture as a form of culture and art,
▽ inheritance tax and property tax incentives to prevent the unnecessary demolition of excellent buildings were included.
The committee members expressed the opinion that the definition of "excellent buildings" should be clarified, and the draft report was approved in principle.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs will release its final report within the next month.
Osamu Goto, president of Kogakuin University, who chaired the meeting, said, "It is important for everyone to work on making efforts so that they can take pride in the architecture and culture of the area where they live."