Theory
Oku — Layered Interiority
Explore in the Atlas →Japanese urban-spatial concept of layered depth where the most significant place is reached through threshold layers, contrasted with Western centred climax.
Threshold Meaning
Details
- Introduced
- 1979
Referenced by
- Japanese City Spaces and the Concept of Oku articulates
- Fumihiko Maki proposed
Sources
- Maki, F. Japanese City Spaces and the Concept of Oku. 1979.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Oku — Layered Interiority." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/oku-interiority/. Accessed July 17, 2026.