Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo by Yuki Yamada

Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZakhiwo, Isakhiwo kunye neMilo Competition Category.

IbhronziUyilo lweZakhiwo· 2024

Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Uyilo lweZakhiwo Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo

Umbhalo Wencwadi: ISaimyo Temple sisakhiwo sonqulo esikwindawo yetempile eKurashiki City, kwiPhondo laseOkayama, eJapan. Uyilo lugxininisa imigca elelele. Iimpahla ezimbini eziphezulu ngokwahlukeneyo zinika isakhiwo imvakalelo yobude nobukhulu. Uphahla oluthambekele kancinci lugcina isakhiwo lisezantsi kunetempile enkulu. Uphahla lwenziwe ngesinyithi esiqinisiweyo (galvanized steel) kunokuba lube ziitayile zesiqhelo. Iindawo eziphakamileyo zophahla (deep eaves) zinika umthunzi ngaphakathi kwaye zikhusela iindonga kwimvula. Igumbi elibanzi elivaliweyo ngeglasi linika imboniselo evulekileyo kunye nendawo ezolileyo yokuthandaza nokuzindla.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Saimyo Temple Umsebenzi Ophambili: Isakhiwo Sonqulo iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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