Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Ubwubatsi Competition Category.

BuronzeUbwubatsi· 2026

Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ubwubatsi Category

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The Design

About Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda

Chosen Temple ni urusengero ruto rw'Ababuda ruherereye mu mujyi wa Asakuchi, Okayama, mu Buyapani. Iyi nyubako yubatswe muri beto ikomejwe n'ibyuma, inkuta zo hanze zikaba zambitswe amabuye ya granite yo mu Buyapani yatoranyijwe yitondewe. Imbere hakoreshejwe ubuhanga gakondo bw'Abayapani mu kubaza ibiti, bituma imbere haba ahantu hatuje kandi hashyushye. Uru rusengero rwubatswe ku butaka bungana na metero kare 950, naho inyubako ubwayo ifite ubuso bwa metero kare 77. Igishushanyo mbonera cy'iyi nyubako gituma urusengero ruhuza neza n'ibidukikije, kandi ruha abarusura ahantu hatuje ho gusengera no gutekereza mu buryo bwimbitse, banejejwe n'ireba ry'ahantu heza.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Chosen Temple Urusengero rw'Ababuda ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

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