The Oriental Temple 瞑想空間 by Sw Chew and Km Chew is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅賞 in インテリア空間・展示デザイン Competition Category.
銅インテリア· 2025
The Oriental Temple 瞑想空間
Client: PCC Sdn. Bhd
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in インテリア Category
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The Design
About The Oriental Temple 瞑想空間
この東洋寺院は、伝統的要素と現代的なデザイン要素を丁寧に融合させています。中国花卉文様を刻んだ木製パネルは、自然と文化遺産との繋がりを表現しています。中央には仏像を配したドームが宇宙を象徴しています。この建築は歴史的重要性と現代デザインの特性を思慮深く統合し、蓮華文様が来訪者の体験を繊細に高めながら、そのデザインを通じて調和のとれた省察の旅を提供しています。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
The Oriental Temple 瞑想空間は、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。The Oriental Temple 瞑想空間は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。The Oriental Temple 瞑想空間は、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
Behind the Design
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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
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