Honors Projects
Abstract
Internationally known, celebrated, and respected, director Hayao Miyazaki has become a household name by transforming an industry through his films. This research focuses on Miyazaki’s process and the similarities he shares with architects, both in and out of his works. By initially examining his background, the three motifs of architecture, inspiration, and sustainability are explored through works like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and more. The results of this research are to inform fans of both architecture and anime about the connection between someone who designs and builds the world, and one who designs and builds worlds.
Department
Architecture and Environmental Design
Major
Architecture and Environmental Design
First Advisor
Patrick Hansford
First Advisor Department
Architecture and Environmental Design
Second Advisor
Dr. Ryoko Okamura
Second Advisor Department
World Languages and Cultures
Publication Date
Spring 4-23-2022
Repository Citation
Collins, Jack, "Architecture in Anime: Miyazaki's Motifs" (2022). Honors Projects. 690.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/690
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