Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan dan Struktur Competition Category.

PerungguArsitektur· 2024

Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan

Kuil Saimyo adalah bangunan keagamaan yang terletak di area sebuah kuil di Kota Kurashiki, Prefektur Okayama, Jepang. Rancangannya menekankan garis-garis horizontal. Dua atap dengan ketinggian berbeda memberikan kesan tinggi dan volume pada struktur ini. Atap yang melandai dengan lembut menjaga bangunan tetap lebih rendah daripada bangunan utama kuil. Atapnya terbuat dari baja galvanis, bukan genteng tradisional. Cucuran atap yang dalam menaungi ruang interior dan melindungi dinding dari air hujan. Sebuah ruang lapang berselubung kaca menghadirkan pemandangan terbuka serta tempat yang tenang untuk berdoa dan bermeditasi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Saimyo Temple Bangunan Keagamaan memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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