Saimyo Temple Avdeta Ol by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn in Dîzayna Mîmarî, Avahî û Strukturê Competition Category.

TuncMîmarî· 2024

Saimyo Temple Avdeta Ol

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn Winner in Mîmarî Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Avdeta Ol

Perestgeha Saimyo avahiyeke olî ye ku li ser zeviyên perestgehekê li bajarê Kurashiki, Parêzgeha Okayama ya Japonyayê cih girtiye. Sêwirandin baldarî dide xetên horizontal. Du banên bilindahiyên cihê hestek şikeftbûn û bilindahiyê didin avahiyê. Banekî bi nermî şibane avahiyê ji perestgeha sereke nizimtir dihêle. Ban ji pola galvanîzekirî hatiye çêkirin, ne ji kaşên kevneşopî. Sîwanên kûr hundir sî dikin û dîwaran ji baranê diparêzin. Odeyeke fireh a bi camê dorpêçkirî dîmenên vekirî û cihekî hêdî ji bo dua û raman pêşkêş dike.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn

Saimyo Temple Avdeta Ol xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn e, nasîneke pir bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên berbiçav ên bi afirînerî, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiyê têne cudakirin re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Tuncînê karên bi têra xwe jêhatî û bi awayekî balkêş afirîner in, yên ku ezmûna fireh, xeyal û çareserkirina sêwiranerên xwe piştrast dikin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Saimyo Temple Avdeta Ol tiştekî pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal be, bi awayekî berbiçav pîşekar û nûjen. Ev sêwirana bi Tuncînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê digire nav xwe û ji bo baldariya li hûrgiliyan hêja ye. Saimyo Temple Avdeta Ol pêdiviyan bi rengekî xweş tîne cih, destê xwe dide daxwazan, hestan dihejîne û meraqê dikişîne.

Behind the Design

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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