Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Arhitekture, Zgrada i Konstrukcija Competition Category.

BronzaArhitektura· 2024

Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat

Hram Saimyo je vjerski objekat smješten na području hrama u gradu Kurashiki, prefektura Okayama, Japan. Dizajn naglašava horizontalne linije. Dva krova različitih visina daju objektu osjećaj visine i volumena. Blago nagnut krov drži objekat nižim od glavnog hrama. Krov je izrađen od pocinčanog čelika umjesto tradicionalnih crijepova. Duboke strehe zasjenjuju unutrašnjost i štite zidove od kiše. Prostrana staklena prostorija pruža otvorene poglede i mirno mjesto za molitvu i meditaciju.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, nauci, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Saimyo Temple Vjerski objekat sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a building located on the premises of a temple in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Its design highlights horizontal elements. The structure features two roofs with varying heights creating a sense of height and volume. The design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment by creating a sense of volume.
Dimensions & Packaging: Structure Wood
Reinforced Concrete
one-story structure
Site area: 328.52 square metre
Floor area: 65.56 square metre
Building area: 80.58 square metre
Tags: Temple, Buddha, Kurashiki, Japan, wooden,
Production Technology: The roof is made of galvanized steel which gives it a modern image unlike traditional roof tiles.
The design is modern and emphasizes horizontality.
Design Challenge: The client wanted the architecture to be unobstructed by buildings. The building was to be constructed a little lower than the main temple. A gently sloping roof was adopted to keep the height low.
Research: One of the features of this temple's design is its deep eaves. In traditional Japanese architecture these eaves are of great importance. It is It has not only a functional meaning such as adjusting solar radiation according to the season or protecting the exterior walls in rainy areas but also a psychological meaning such as the comfort of being under the eaves. For this reason we designed the space with wide eaves so that visitors can relax.
Inspiration: When I first visited this place I was amazed by the stunning view and refreshing breeze. I had an idea of building a spacious room enclosed in glass where one could enjoy the beautiful surroundings without compromising on comfort. Additionally I thought of creating a peaceful space for prayer and meditation.
Project Duration: Completed in Kurashiki Okayama in 2021.
Operation Flow: People avoided gathering in large numbers because of the pandemic.This religious institution was also turned into a small temple where only family and relatives could gather.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami