Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronze in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruktionsdesign Competition Category.

BronzeArkitektur· 2026

Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel

Chosen Temple er et lille buddhistisk tempel beliggende i Asakuchi City, Okayama, Japan. Bygningen er opført i armeret beton med ydervægge beklædt med omhyggeligt udvalgt japansk granit. Indvendigt er der anvendt traditionelt japansk træhåndværk, hvilket skaber et roligt og varmt interiør. Templet ligger på en grund på 950 kvadratmeter og har et bygningsareal på 77 kvadratmeter. Designet placerer templet i harmoni med det omgivende landskab og tilbyder besøgende et stille sted til bøn og meditation, mens de nyder udsigten.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronze

Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel 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. Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel 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. Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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