# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kigumi House: Carpenter Akinori Abo Building Houses
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Japan House London for a free screening of the documentary Kigumi House: Akinori Abo Building Houses organized in conjunction with the exhibition The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests.

The documentary features the entire process of building a timber frame house from the initial conversations with the investors, through the design, material processing and construction work to the completion of the project. The camera follows master carpenter Abo Akinori as he builds a house for a multigenerational family. Viewers are offered a glimpse into Abo’s workshop where the frame of the house and elements of the interior design such as fusuma (sliding doors) and furniture are made with great precision and attention to detail.

Abo’s conversation with his apprentices during lunch breaks at the construction site and interviews present his philosophy and approach to architecture and carpentry traditions. The documentary also provides a clear introduction to the principles of wood joinery and the structure of timber frame houses.

The screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles. Duration: approx.92 mins.

Guests who are booked to attend the screening can also enjoy 10% off drinks at The Stand on their way in.

Booking Essential | Admission Free
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/kigumi-house-carpenter-akinori-abo-building-houses/200028234161440
- **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, art, fine-arts, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.50176
- **long**: -0.19088
- **full address**: 101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom, 101 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4, United Kingdom,London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kigumi House: Carpenter Akinori Abo Building Houses being held?
  - **A:** Kigumi House: Carpenter Akinori Abo Building Houses takes place on Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 04:30 pm at 101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom, 101 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4, United Kingdom,London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kigumi House: Carpenter Akinori Abo Building Houses?
  - **A:** Kigumi House: Carpenter Akinori Abo Building Houses is organized by Japan House London.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kigumi House: Carpenter Akinori Abo Building Houses is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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