Chosen Temple Whare Karakia Puta (Temepara Buda) by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
ParahiWaihanga· 2026
Chosen Temple Whare Karakia Puta (Temepara Buda)
by Yuki Yamada
Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Waihanga Category
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The Design
About Chosen Temple Whare Karakia Puta (Temepara Buda)
Ko Chosen Temple he temepara Buda iti kei te tāone o Asakuchi, Okayama, Hapani. Kua hangaia te whare ki te raima whakapakari (reinforced concrete), ā, kua whakakākahuria ngā pakitara o waho ki te kōhatu kirikiri (granite) o Hapani i āta kōwhiria. Kua whakamahia te mahi rākau tuku iho o Hapani ki roto, e hanga ana i tētahi rūma marino, mahana hoki. E tū ana te temepara ki tētahi wāhi whenua e 950 mita pūrua, ā, ko te horahanga o te whare e 77 mita pūrua. Nā te hoahoa i whakanoho te temepara kia noho hāngai ki te taiao huri noa, ā, ka whakaratohia ki ngā manuhiri he wāhi marino mō te īnoi me te whakaaroaro i a rātou e mātakitaki ana i te tirohanga whenua.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Chosen Temple Whare Karakia Puta (Temepara Buda) te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Chosen Temple Whare Karakia Puta (Temepara Buda) he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Chosen Temple Whare Karakia Puta (Temepara Buda) i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Located within a temple in Asakuchi City, Okayama, this building combines the refined presence of granite clad walls with masterfully crafted traditional Japanese woodworking.Carefully selected materials ensure quality and sustainability while the integration of timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design creates a serene environment that conveys the profound value of Japanese culture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Land area 950 square meters
Building area 77 square meters - Tags
- Temple, Buddha, Kurashiki, Japan, wooden,
- Production Technology
- Reinforced concrete construction
Japanese granite - Design Challenge
- Priority was given to harmonizing with the surrounding natural environment with careful attention paid to the patterns and colors of the stone and all materials meticulously selected.
- Research
- The building is designed to harmonize with its surrounding environment featuring exterior walls clad in carefully selected Japanese stone.Attention to material selection and texture allows the structure to blend seamlessly with nature while maintaining a refined and commanding presence.
- Inspiration
- When the designer first visited this site they were captivated by the beauty of the view overlooking the landscape.Inspired by this experience the project was conceived as a religious facility where visitors can fully enjoy the scenery while spending quiet moments in prayer and meditation.By incorporating materials such as Japanese timber and stone the building emphasizes harmony with nature and aims to create a calm space that reflects the character and climate of the land.
- Project Duration
- Built in Okayama, Japan in 2022
- Operation Flow
- Due to the pandemic people refrained from large gatherings.This religious facility was adapted into a small temple allowing only family members and close relatives to convene.
- Image Credits
- Photographer Senichiro Nogami
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