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Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Brons in Arkitektur-, Byggnads- och Konstruktionsdesign Competition Category.


BronsArkitektur· 2024

Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad

Saimyo-templet är en religiös byggnad belägen på ett tempelområde i Kurashiki, Okayama-prefekturen, Japan. Designen betonar horisontella linjer. Två tak med olika höjder ger strukturen en känsla av höjd och volym. Ett svagt sluttande tak håller byggnaden lägre än huvudtemplet. Taket är tillverkat av galvaniserat stål snarare än traditionella takpannor. Djupa takutsprång skuggar interiören och skyddar väggarna mot regn. Ett rymligt, glasinneslutet rum erbjuder öppna utblickar och en stillsam plats för bön och meditation.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. Saimyo Temple Religiös byggnad tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

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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