Saimyo Temple 宗教建築 by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.
銅建築· 2024
Saimyo Temple 宗教建築
by Yuki Yamada
Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 建築 Category
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About Saimyo Temple 宗教建築
西明寺は、日本の岡山県倉敷市にある寺院の境内に建つ宗教建築である。デザインは水平線を強調している。高さの異なる二つの屋根が、建物に高さとボリューム感を与えている。緩やかな勾配の屋根により、建物は本堂よりも低く抑えられている。屋根には伝統的な瓦ではなく、亜鉛メッキ鋼板を用いている。深い軒が室内に日陰をつくり、壁面を雨から守る。ゆとりのあるガラス張りの室内は、開放的な眺望と、祈りと瞑想のための静かな場所を提供している。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Saimyo Temple 宗教建築は、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。Saimyo Temple 宗教建築は、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。Saimyo Temple 宗教建築は、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
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
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