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Chosen Temple Temple Bodista by Yuki Yamada
Chosen Temple Temple Bodista by Yuki Yamada
Chosen Temple Temple Bodista by Yuki Yamada
Chosen Temple Temple Bodista by Yuki Yamada
Chosen Temple Temple Bodista by Yuki Yamada

Bronze Arquitectura · 2026

Chosen Temple Temple Bodista

by Yuki Yamada

  • A' Design Award de Bronze 2026 in Arquitectura
  • CLIENT: Akatuki Architect Office Co.
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 5,444
  • Verification code 542445AE57 · Verify this award
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About Chosen Temple Temple Bodista

Chosen Temple es un pichon temple bodista situat dins la vila d'Asakuchi, a Okayama, al Japon. Lo bastiment es fach de beton armat, amb de parets exterioras revestidas de granit japonés causit amb suenh. La fustariá tradicionala japonesa es utilizada a l'interior, çò que crèa un espaci interior calme e caud. Lo temple s'ergís sus un terren de 950 mètres carrats e a una superficia bastida de 77 mètres carrats. Lo dessenh plaça lo temple en armonia amb lo païsatge environant e ofrís als visitaires un luòc tranquil per la pregària e la meditacion tot en profechant de la vista.

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Chosen Temple Temple Bodista a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Chosen Temple Temple Bodista siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Chosen Temple Temple Bodista satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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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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