Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda by Yuki Yamada

Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZakhiwo, Isakhiwo kunye neMilo Competition Category.

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Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda

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 Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda

IChosen Temple yitempile encinci yamaBhuda ekwisiXeko saseAsakuchi, eOkayama, eJapan. Esi sakhiwo senziwe ngekhonkrithi eyomelezisiweyo, kunye neendonga zangaphandle ezifakwe ilitye legranite laseJapan elikhethwe ngobunono. Ngaphakathi kusetyenziswe ubugcisa bemveli baseJapan bokusebenza ngomthi, nto leyo edala indawo yangaphakathi ezolileyo nefudumeleyo. Le tempile imi kwindawo engamamitha-skwere angama-950 kwaye inendawo yesakhiwo engamamitha-skwere angama-77. Uyilo lubeka le tempile ekuvisisaneni nemveli engqongileyo kwaye lunika iindwendwe indawo ezolileyo yomthandazo nokucamngca ngelixa zisonwabela imbonakalo.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda 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. Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda 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. Chosen Temple ITempile yamaBhuda 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: 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