After the March 2011 tsunami in north-east Japan, only one pine among 70,000 trees left standing along Rikuzentakata’s coastline survived. A symbol of hope, the 250-year-old “miracle” pine was eventually removed last September after its roots died from exposure to salt water.
Experts preserved the 27-metre (89ft) tall tree in its near-original state by inserting a metal skeleton into its trunk and adding replica branches and leaves to create a monument to commemorate the victims of the disaster.
The flattened area closest to the sea will be turned into a disaster-prevention and memorial park, with the “miracle” pine, returned to its original location, as its centrepiece.
From The guardian and Designboom
Adorei, adorei.
ResponderEliminarJá está no mapa da minha viagem ao Japão.
Os japoneses têm uma espiritualidade muito ligada à natureza.
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ResponderEliminarDe nada :)
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