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St. Mary's Cathedral

 

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 Height: 39.4m

 

   The structure of eight curved walls which are almost perpendicular form one big cross. The brightness of the stainless supports at the outside symbolizes the light that Christ makes shine upon the world and in the hearts of men.

   The hard walls of pre-cast concrete evoke the words of the Bible: "The Lord is my rock and my bastion, my deliverer is my God." (Ps.18,2) They show how God is the pillar and the foundation for all men.

   The whole scene brings the image of hands outstretched in invitation to all men. "Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. " (Mt.11,28)
 

Architect: Tange Kenzo, City Construction and Planning Research Center
Structure: Tsuboi Research Center, University of Tokyo
Construction: Taisei Construction Company
Acoustics: Taisei Construction Company, Acoustics Section
Building Period: April 1963 - December 1964 (18 months)
Area: 15,098㎡

Structure: Steel Concrete HP shell
Floors: Basement, 1st Floor, (2nd and 3rd Floor for the Organ)
Height from Ground Level: 39m419
Surface Area: 3,649.9㎡
Length: 55.5m, Width:40.7m
Basement Surface: 1,005.5㎡
1st Floor Surface: 2,541.4㎡ 
2nd Floor: 71.0㎡ 3rd Floor: 32.0㎡
Outside: Stainless Steel and Aluminum Frames

SEATS
Cathedral 1st Floor: 600 seats, 2,000 standing
Basement Chapel: 200 seats, 100 standing