Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronse in Arkitektur-, bygnings- og strukturdesign Competition Category.

BronseArkitektur· 2026

Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel

Chosen Temple er et lite buddhistisk tempel i byen Asakuchi i Okayama, Japan. Bygningen er oppført i armert betong, med yttervegger kledd i nøye utvalgt japansk granitt. Innvendig er det brukt tradisjonelt japansk trehåndverk, noe som skaper et rolig og varmt interiør. Tempelet står på en tomt på 950 kvadratmeter og har et bygningsareal på 77 kvadratmeter. Designet plasserer tempelet i harmoni med det omkringliggende landskapet og tilbyr besøkende et stille sted for bønn og meditasjon mens de nyter utsikten.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Chosen Temple Buddhistisk tempel tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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