Linkou Pure Land बुद्धसभागृहम् by Szu Wei Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारः in आभ्यन्तर अवकाश एवं प्रदर्शनी अभिकल्पना Competition Category.
कांस्यम्आभ्यन्तरम्· 2024
Linkou Pure Land बुद्धसभागृहम्
by Szu Wei Lee
Client: LSW Architects
A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारः Winner in आभ्यन्तरम् Category
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The Design
About Linkou Pure Land बुद्धसभागृहम्
लिङ्खौ-पवित्रभूमिः शिक्षणाय, स्तोत्रपाठाय, ध्यानाय च रचितं बुद्धसभागृहम् अस्ति। इदं सभागृहं एकस्य आवासभवनस्य अधोभूमितले स्थितम् अस्ति, यत् कक्षाकक्षे, स्वागतक्षेत्रे, मुख्यसभागृहे च विभक्तम् अस्ति। भूमितलात् सोपानमार्गेण प्राकृतिकः सूर्यप्रकाशः प्रविशति। रन्ध्रयुक्तभित्तयः काचपटलानि च स्थानस्य विवृतत्वं रक्षन्ति, वंशदृश्यगवाक्षाः च वानस्पतिकं भावं योजयन्ति। छादनेषु मन्दीकरणीयप्रकाशव्यवस्था वर्तते, या गवाक्षितच्छादनस्य अनुकरणं करोति। काष्ठवर्णाः कङ्क्रीटपृष्ठभागाः च आन्तरिकस्थानस्य शान्तं पवित्रं च स्वरूपं प्रयच्छन्ति। निर्माणक्षेत्रं ७२७ चतुरस्रमीटरपरिमितम् अस्ति।
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारः
Linkou Pure Land बुद्धसभागृहम् A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; अयम् उच्चप्रतिष्ठितः सम्मानः सृजनशीलतया उद्भावनकौशलेन तीक्ष्णप्रज्ञया च विशिष्टेभ्य उत्कृष्टेभ्योऽभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते। कांस्यविजेतारः प्रचुरकौशलयुक्ता उल्लेखनीयतया सृजनशीलाश्च शिल्पकृतयः सन्ति, याः स्वाभिकल्पकानां विपुलम् अनुभवं कल्पनाशक्तिं साधनसम्पन्नतां च प्रमाणयन्ति। Linkou Pure Land बुद्धसभागृहम् अत्यन्तं मूल्यवान् प्रशंसितः प्रियश्च पदार्थः, उल्लेखनीयतया व्यावसायिको नवोन्मेषयुक्तश्च भविष्यतीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारं जितवद् एतद् अभिकल्पकार्यं कलाविज्ञानाभिकल्पप्रौद्योगिकीनां श्रेष्ठतमाः पद्धतीः समावेशयति सूक्ष्मांशेषु ध्यानाच्च उत्कृष्टम् अस्ति। Linkou Pure Land बुद्धसभागृहम् अस्माकम् आवश्यकताः सुन्दरं पूरयति, कामनाः स्पृशति, भावान् मोहयति, जिज्ञासां चाकर्षयति।
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Buddha Hall is a place where masters give speeches and adherents gather for sharing teachings, chanting scriptures, and undergoing mindful meditation. Believing every religious gathering place contributes to social and spiritual well-being, this project design aspires to have a positive impact on the society and community. Aligned with the core beliefs and the figurative representation of the Pure Land, the design focuses on creating a space that feels pure, tranquil, and primitive.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Construction area 727 square meter.
- Tags
- Interior architects, Buddha hall, purity, lightness
- Production Technology
- To accommodate various activities, the space is planned out and primarily divided into a classroom, a reception area, and the main hall. Notably, transparent elements like glass screens and hollow-patterned walls maintain a consistent flow of space, offering adherents and neighboring residents a peaceful retreat from concerns and stress.
- Design Challenge
- Rather than a prominent storefront location, the site situated on the basement floor of a condominium building inherits a sense of darkness due to poor daylighting, ventilation, and air circulation. Thus, to erase the oppressive impression and to forge a breezy entrance, natural sunlight penetrates the basement through the stairway from the ground floor. The wall, patterned with hollow designs, intertwine with bamboo landscaping windows, infusing a refreshing botanical vibe into both the reception area and the main worship hall.
- Research
- The site construction is divided into two phases, and this project represents the first phase, including a classroom, a reception area, and the main hall, catering to the needs of all adult demographics. Meanwhile, this Buddha hall is prepared to be connected to a children's reading area with a capacity for 60 children during the coming phase construction, which will collectively offer the community with a safe, culturally enriched, and parent-child friendly space.
- Inspiration
- This hall is affiliated with the branch of Mahayana Buddhism, focused on achieving rebirth in the Pure Land of Bliss. One of the fundamental principles in this religion is that faith, aspiration, and practice are the three provisions for reaching rebirth in the Pure Land of the Buddha Amitabha. Drawing inspiration from the concept of the Pure Land, the entire space is imbued with a sense of dignity and tranquility.
- Project Duration
- Linkou District, Taipei city.
- Operation Flow
- Despite its basement location, the Buddha hall doesn't feel confined, preserving all its spatial utility functions while ensuring an even and naturally moderate lighting. The ceilings are cladded with dimmable lighting devices, simulating a skylight effect and reflecting the notion of 'may the Buddha's light shine' depicted in the Buddha scriptures. Additionally, the flooring features wood tones, and the backdrops incorporate concrete elements, imbuing the space with a sense of natural purity that complements the main hall solemnity.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to LSW Architects
- Team Members
- Szu-Wei Lee
- Image Credits
- YHLAA Photography
Copyrights belong to LSW Architects
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