Did the iconic architect Antonin Raymond ever imagine his chapel would become a symbol of Rikkyo Niiza Junior & Senior High School? Here we stand, before Rikkyo Niiza. Its story began in the bustling heart of Ikebukuro in 1948 as Rikkyo Senior High School. The school sought a new home, eventually settling in Niiza in 1960. A landmark event in Rikkyo Niiza’s history was the consecration of its chapel in 1963. This architectural masterpiece, designed by Antonin Raymond, stands as a testament to the school’s commitment to both education and spiritual growth. In 2000, a new chapter unfolded. The school’s name changed to Rikkyo Niiza Senior High School. A junior high program was added, mirroring the integrated six-year program at Rikkyo Ikebukuro. Rikkyo Niiza isn’t just about academics. Alumni include notable figures like photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, video game developer Oji Hiroi, and musician Motoharu Sano. Athletes like racing driver Nobuhide Tachi and baseball player Kazushige Nagashima also walked these halls. The campus expanded further in 2014 with new main buildings, St. Paul’s Field, and a gymnasium. Since 1990, Rikkyo Niiza has shared its campus, offering a space for Rikkyo University’s first and second-year undergraduates. Rikkyo Niiza stands as more than just a school. It is a place where history, architecture, and education intertwine.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to