Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan dan Struktur Competition Category.

PerungguArsitektur· 2026

Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha

Chosen Temple adalah sebuah kuil Buddha kecil yang terletak di Kota Asakuchi, Okayama, Jepang. Bangunan ini terbuat dari beton bertulang, dengan dinding eksterior yang dilapisi granit Jepang pilihan. Teknik pertukangan kayu tradisional Jepang digunakan di bagian dalam, menciptakan interior yang tenang dan hangat. Kuil ini berdiri di atas lahan seluas 950 meter persegi dengan luas bangunan 77 meter persegi. Desainnya menempatkan kuil ini selaras dengan lanskap sekitarnya dan menawarkan tempat yang tenang bagi para pengunjung untuk berdoa dan bermeditasi sambil menikmati pemandangan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha 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. Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha 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. Chosen Temple Kuil Buddha 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: 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