Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Arkitektura, Eraikin eta Egitura Diseinua Competition Category.

BrontzeArkitektura· 2024

Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa

Saimyo tenplua Japoniako Okayama probintziako Kurashiki hirian dagoen tenplu baten lursailean kokatutako eraikin erlijiosoa da. Diseinuak lerro horizontalak nabarmentzen ditu. Altuera desberdineko bi teilatuk altuera eta bolumen sentsazioa ematen diote egiturari. Malda leuneko teilatu batek eraikina tenplu nagusia baino baxuago mantentzen du. Teilatua altzairu galbanizatuz eginda dago, teila tradizionalen ordez. Hegal sakonek barrualdea itzaltzen dute eta hormak euritik babesten dituzte. Beira bidez itxitako gela zabal batek ikuspegi irekiak eskaintzen ditu, baita otoitzerako eta meditaziorako leku lasai bat ere.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Saimyo Temple Eraikin Erlijiosoa beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

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