Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsArsjitektuer· 2024

Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Arsjitektuer Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou

Saimyo Tempel is in religieus gebou dat leit op it terrein fan in timpel yn Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefektuer, Japan. It ûntwerp beklammet horizontale linen. Twa dakken fan ferskillende hichten jouwe de konstruksje in gefoel fan hichte en folume. In sêft hellend dak hâldt it gebou leger as de haadtimpel. It dak is makke fan ferzinke stiel yn stee fan tradisjonele dakpannen. Djippe oergangen skaadzje it ynterieur en beskermje de muorren tsjin rein. In romme, mei glês omsletten romte biedt iepen útsjoch en in stille plak foar gebed en meditaasje.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Saimyo Temple Religieus Gebou foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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