Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Brónse in Arquitectura, Óga ha Mba'eguasu Jejapo Competition Category.

BrónseArquitectura· 2026

Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award Brónse Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua

Chosen Temple ha'e peteĩ tupão buda-gua michĩva opytáva Asakuchi táva, Okayama, Japón-pe. Ko óga ojejapo hormigón mbaretepyrégui, ha ikorapy ogyke ojeaho'i ita granito japonés iporãitéva ojeporavo pyre reheve. Hyepýpe ojeporu tembiapo yvyra rehegua japonés ymaguare, omoheñóiva peteĩ pyendaha py'aguapy ha haku porãva. Ko tupão oñemopu'ã peteĩ yvy 950 metro cuadrado-va ári ha hóga tuichakue 77 metro cuadrado. Pe diseño omoĩ pe tupão oiko porã hag̃uáicha ijerére oĩva tekoha ndive ha ome'ẽ umi oúvape peteĩ tenda kirirĩva oñembo'e ha ojepy'amongeta hag̃ua, ohecharamo aja pe hecha porãita.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Brónse

Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua ohupyty A' Design Award Brónse, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño sobresaliente-pe ojekuaáva creatividad, ingenio ha astucia rupi. Umi ganador Brónse ha'e artefacto hábil ha creativo ohechaukáva experiencia, imaginación ha recurso umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua ha'eha peteĩ objeto ojehayhúva, admirado ha estimado, profesional ha innovador. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Brónse ombojoaju mejor práctica arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua ha iporãiterei detalle rehe. Chosen Temple Tupão Buda-gua ombohory necesidad, ohupyty ipotapy, ombovy'a sentimiento ha ohenói curiosidad.

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