The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche by Sw Chew and Km Chew

The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche by Sw Chew and Km Chew is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche

by Sw Chew and Km Chew

Client: PCC Sdn. Bhd

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche

Ụlọ nsọ Oriental a na-ejikọta ihe nhazi omenala na nke ọgbara ọhụrụ jiri nlezianya. Mbadamba osisi ndị a, nke e sepụtara ụdị okooko osisi China n'ime ha, na-egosipụta njikọ dị n'etiti okike na ihe nketa omenala. N'etiti ya, dome nwere oyiyi Buddha na-anọchite anya mbara uwa niile. Ụlọ ahụ ji ezi uche jikọta mkpa akụkọ ihe mere eme na atụmatụ nhazi nke oge a, ebe ụdị okooko lotus ji nwayọọ nwayọọ na-eme ka ahụmahụ ndị ọbịa dịkwuo mma, na-enye njem nha anya na ntụgharị uche site n'ịhazi ya.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. The Oriental Temple Oghere Ntụgharị Uche na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Oriental temple offers a captivating exploration of classical and modern design. Intricate wooden panels convey wisdom, while mirror-etched Chinese flower motifs represent the unity of nature and the divine. Under a vast dome, a Buddha statue stands as a symbol of the connection between earth and heaven. This architectural masterpiece blends history with modern spirituality, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the delicate patterns of Dahlia flowers and lotus blossoms, enhancing the spiritual experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is with a building scale of 14,000 Square meter with 103820mm (W) x 64560mm (D) x 28000mm (H)
Tags: Oriental Temple
Production Technology: Malaysian temple, hot and humid climate, reinforced concrete, masonry walls, seismic durability, pitched roof, clay tiles, natural ventilation, hilltop position, sea breeze, climate-responsive design.
Design Challenge: One of the key challenges in constructing the building is adapting traditional technology to modern requirements. Ancient oriental architecture was originally built using timber structures, which are not suitable for contemporary construction standards. The primary challenge lies in converting the traditional timber framework into a concrete structure while preserving the aesthetic integrity and maintaining the authentic proportions of the original oriental design.
Research: The innovative Oriental Temple in Malaysia offers a blend of Tang Dynasty aesthetics and modern sustainability. This research examines how the architecture adapts to the hot-humid tropical climate, with reinforced concrete and masonry providing resilience in low-seismic areas. The pitched roof, adorned with clay tiles, is designed to manage heavy rainfall, while the internal hall's layout enhances air circulation. The study highlights the temple's significance as both a cultural and spiritual center, promoting community involvement and preserving rich traditions within a modern framework.
Inspiration: In the Oriental Temple, visitors embark on a transformative journey through a fusion of classical and contemporary design. Drawing inspiration from Tang Dynasty architecture, the exterior radiates grandeur. Carved wooden panels and mirrors featuring Chinese floral elements reflect wisdom and unity with nature. Beneath a towering dome, a Buddha statue symbolizes the connection between earth and heaven. This design seamlessly integrates spiritual evolution, cultural depth, and a timeless blend of tradition with modernity.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2020 Selangor, Malaysia and finished in July of 2024
Operation Flow: Visitors pass through grand gates to explore the Tang-inspired exteriors before entering the peaceful prayer area. The building's interior is designed to maximize air circulation, capturing the refreshing sea breeze. Inside, cultural artifacts await discovery, while the meditation gardens offer a tranquil setting for reflection. Guests can join guided tours, engage in educational programs, and participate in community events, making the temple a dynamic center for spiritual contemplation, cultural enrichment, and unity.
Team Members: Creative director: SW Chew, KM Chew
Design Assistant: CWei Lee, Steve Chew
Image Credits: All image credited by PCC Design Sdn. Bhd