Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Bronze in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruktionsdesign Competition Category.

BronzeArkitektur· 2024

Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning

Saimyo Temple er en religiøs bygning beliggende på et tempelområde i Kurashiki City, Okayama-præfekturet, Japan. Designet lægger vægt på horisontale linjer. To tage med forskellig højde giver strukturen en fornemmelse af højde og volumen. Et let skrånende tag holder bygningen lavere end hovedtemplet. Taget er lavet af galvaniseret stål frem for traditionelle tagsten. Dybe tagudhæng skygger for interiøret og beskytter væggene mod regn. Et rummeligt glasindhegnet rum tilbyder åbne udsigter og et roligt sted til bøn og meditation.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronze

Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. Saimyo Temple Religiøs Bygning tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.

Behind the Design

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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