Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Architectura Competition Category.

AesArchitectura· 2024

Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum

Templum Saimyo est aedificium religiosum in area templi situm in urbe Kurashiki, in provincia Okayama, in Iaponia. Forma lineis horizontalibus praecipue innititur. Duo tecta diversae altitudinis structurae sensum altitudinis et amplitudinis praebent. Tectum leniter inclinatum aedificium humilius quam templum principale servat. Tectum ex ferro zincato potius quam ex tegulis traditionalibus factum est. Stillicidia profunda interiora ab umbra tegunt et parietes a pluvia defendunt. Conclave amplum vitro clausum prospectus apertos et locum quietum ad orationem et meditationem praebet.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Saimyo Temple Aedificium Religiosum necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

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