Chosen Temple बौद्धमन्दिरम् by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारः in स्थापत्य, भवन एवं संरचना अभिकल्पना Competition Category.
कांस्यम्स्थापत्यम्· 2026
Chosen Temple बौद्धमन्दिरम्
by Yuki Yamada
Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.
A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारः Winner in स्थापत्यम् Category
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The Design
About Chosen Temple बौद्धमन्दिरम्
चोसेन-मन्दिरं जापानदेशस्य ओकायामा-प्रान्ते असाकुची-नगरे स्थितं लघु बौद्धमन्दिरम् अस्ति। इदं भवनं प्रबलितकंक्रीटेन निर्मितम्, बाह्यभित्तयः सावधानतया चयनितेन जापानीयग्रेनाइट-शिलया आच्छादिताः सन्ति। अभ्यन्तरे पारम्परिकं जापानीयं काष्ठशिल्पं प्रयुक्तम्, येन शान्तम् उष्णं च आन्तरिकं वातावरणं निर्मितम्। मन्दिरं ९५० वर्गमीटरपरिमिते स्थले तिष्ठति, भवनक्षेत्रं च ७७ वर्गमीटरपरिमितम् अस्ति। अस्य अभिकल्पनं मन्दिरं परितः स्थितेन भूदृश्येन सह सामञ्जस्ये स्थापयति, आगन्तुकेभ्यः च दृश्यम् आनन्दयद्भ्यः प्रार्थनायै ध्यानाय च शान्तं स्थानं प्रयच्छति।
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award कांस्यपुरस्कारः
Chosen Temple बौद्धमन्दिरम् 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। Chosen Temple बौद्धमन्दिरम् 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। Chosen Temple बौद्धमन्दिरम् अस्माकम् आवश्यकताः सुन्दरं पूरयति, कामनाः स्पृशति, भावान् मोहयति, जिज्ञासां चाकर्षयति।
Behind the Design
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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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