Chosen Temple Religious Institution

Architecture Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Architecture, Building and Structure Design.

Chosen Temple Religious Institution
by Yuki Yamada

Awarded April 15, 2026
CLIENT: Akatuki Architect Office Co.
5.027

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.

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