Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Pensaernïaeth Competition Category.

EfyddPensaernïaeth· 2026

Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Pensaernïaeth Category

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The Design

About Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd

Mae Teml Chosen yn deml Fwdhaidd fechan sydd wedi'i lleoli yn Ninas Asakuchi, Okayama, Japan. Mae'r adeilad wedi'i wneud o goncrit cyfnerthedig, gyda waliau allanol wedi'u gorchuddio â gwenithfaen Japaneaidd a ddewiswyd yn ofalus. Defnyddir gwaith coed traddodiadol Japaneaidd y tu mewn, gan greu tu mewn tawel a chynnes. Saif y deml ar safle o 950 metr sgwâr ac mae ganddi arwynebedd adeiladu o 77 metr sgwâr. Mae'r dyluniad yn gosod y deml mewn cytgord â'r dirwedd o'i chwmpas ac yn cynnig lle tawel i ymwelwyr weddïo a myfyrio wrth fwynhau'r olygfa.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Chosen Temple Teml Fwdhaidd yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

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