Chosen Temple Religious Institution by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Competition Category.
BronzeArchitecture· 2026
Chosen Temple Religious Institution
by Yuki Yamada
Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Architecture Category
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About Chosen Temple Religious Institution
Chosen Temple is a small Buddhist temple located in Asakuchi City, Okayama, Japan. The building is made of reinforced concrete, with exterior walls clad in carefully selected Japanese granite. Traditional Japanese woodworking is used inside, creating a calm and warm interior. The temple stands on a site of 950 square meters and has a building area of 77 square meters. The design places the temple in harmony with the surrounding landscape and offers visitors a quiet place for prayer and meditation while enjoying the view.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Chosen Temple Religious Institution is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Chosen Temple Religious Institution is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Chosen Temple Religious Institution splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Located within a temple in Asakuchi City, Okayama, this building combines the refined presence of granite clad walls with masterfully crafted traditional Japanese woodworking.Carefully selected materials ensure quality and sustainability while the integration of timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design creates a serene environment that conveys the profound value of Japanese culture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Land area 950 square meters
Building area 77 square meters - Tags
- Temple, Buddha, Kurashiki, Japan, wooden,
- Production Technology
- Reinforced concrete construction
Japanese granite - Design Challenge
- Priority was given to harmonizing with the surrounding natural environment with careful attention paid to the patterns and colors of the stone and all materials meticulously selected.
- Research
- The building is designed to harmonize with its surrounding environment featuring exterior walls clad in carefully selected Japanese stone.Attention to material selection and texture allows the structure to blend seamlessly with nature while maintaining a refined and commanding presence.
- Inspiration
- When the designer first visited this site they were captivated by the beauty of the view overlooking the landscape.Inspired by this experience the project was conceived as a religious facility where visitors can fully enjoy the scenery while spending quiet moments in prayer and meditation.By incorporating materials such as Japanese timber and stone the building emphasizes harmony with nature and aims to create a calm space that reflects the character and climate of the land.
- Project Duration
- Built in Okayama, Japan in 2022
- Operation Flow
- Due to the pandemic people refrained from large gatherings.This religious facility was adapted into a small temple allowing only family members and close relatives to convene.
- Image Credits
- Photographer Senichiro Nogami
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