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Saimyo Temple Verska građevina by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Verska građevina by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн архитектуре, зграда и конструкција Competition Category.


БронзанаАрхитектура· 2024

Saimyo Temple Verska građevina

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Verska građevina

Sajmjo hram je verska građevina koja se nalazi na prostoru hrama u gradu Kurašiki, u prefekturi Okajama u Japanu. Dizajn naglašava horizontalne linije. Dva krova različitih visina daju strukturi osećaj visine i zapremine. Blago nagnut krov čini da zgrada bude niža od glavnog hrama. Krov je izrađen od pocinkovanog čelika umesto tradicionalnih crepova. Duboke strehe zasenjuju enterijer i štite zidove od kiše. Prostrana staklena prostorija pruža otvorene poglede i miran prostor za molitvu i meditaciju.

The Recognition

About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award

Saimyo Temple Verska građevina је добитник Бронзане награде A' Design Award, високо престижног признања које се додељује изванредним дизајнима који се одликују креативношћу, домишљатошћу и оштроумношћу. Добитници Бронзане награде у потпуности су вешти и упечатљиво креативни артефакти који потврђују велико искуство, машту и снаљажљивост својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Saimyo Temple Verska građevina буде високо цењен, дивљен и вољен предмет, запажено професионалан и иновативан. Овај дизајн награђен Бронзаном наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе у уметности, науци, дизајну и технологији и одличан је по пажњи према детаљима. Saimyo Temple Verska građevina сјајно задовољава потребе, дотиче жеље, очарава осећања и привлачи радозналост.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This is a building located on the premises of a temple in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Its design highlights horizontal elements. The structure features two roofs with varying heights creating a sense of height and volume. The design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment by creating a sense of volume.
Dimensions & Packaging
Structure Wood
Reinforced Concrete
one-story structure
Site area: 328.52 square metre
Floor area: 65.56 square metre
Building area: 80.58 square metre
Tags
Temple, Buddha, Kurashiki, Japan, wooden,
Production Technology
The roof is made of galvanized steel which gives it a modern image unlike traditional roof tiles.
The design is modern and emphasizes horizontality.
Design Challenge
The client wanted the architecture to be unobstructed by buildings. The building was to be constructed a little lower than the main temple. A gently sloping roof was adopted to keep the height low.
Research
One of the features of this temple's design is its deep eaves. In traditional Japanese architecture these eaves are of great importance. It is It has not only a functional meaning such as adjusting solar radiation according to the season or protecting the exterior walls in rainy areas but also a psychological meaning such as the comfort of being under the eaves. For this reason we designed the space with wide eaves so that visitors can relax.
Inspiration
When I first visited this place I was amazed by the stunning view and refreshing breeze. I had an idea of building a spacious room enclosed in glass where one could enjoy the beautiful surroundings without compromising on comfort. Additionally I thought of creating a peaceful space for prayer and meditation.
Project Duration
Completed in Kurashiki Okayama in 2021.
Operation Flow
People avoided gathering in large numbers because of the pandemic.This religious institution was also turned into a small temple where only family and relatives could gather.
Image Credits
Photographer Senichiro Nogami

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