Saimyo Temple 宗教建筑 by Yuki Yamada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 建筑与结构设计 Competition Category.

铜建筑· 2024

Saimyo Temple 宗教建筑

by Yuki Yamada

Client: Akatuki Architect Office Co.

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 建筑 Category

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The Design

About Saimyo Temple 宗教建筑

西明寺是坐落于日本冈山县仓敷市一处寺院院内的宗教建筑。设计着重强调水平线条,两片高度不同的屋顶赋予建筑体量感与高度层次。缓坡屋顶使建筑高度低于主殿,以示谦逊。屋面采用镀锌钢板而非传统瓦材。深远的出檐为室内遮阳,并保护墙面免受雨水侵袭。宽敞的玻璃围合空间带来开阔视野,营造出祈祷与冥想的静谧场所。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Saimyo Temple 宗教建筑是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Saimyo Temple 宗教建筑将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Saimyo Temple 宗教建筑出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

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