Adobe Repository for Buddha Statue

541 Oaza Atsumogo, Toyouracho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan
2002.10
Temple
63.23m2

A repository for a wooden Amitabha Buddha statue(designated an important cultural asset) dating back to 12th century, standing in the precincts of Anyo-ji Temple in Toyoura-cho,Yamaguchi Prefecture.

External walls are made of adobe 35 cm cube, in a reproduction of the local traditional adobe method. Partially reinforced with iron plates,‘porous’details of adobe were developed, designed to filter air and light. Since adobe has a humidity controlling function, air conditioning was not installed, adopting the idea of regulating the environment by means of the material itself.

GA Japan 53
Shinkenchiku 2004.3
Nikkei Architecture 2004.4-17
Detail 160 2004.04
Newsweek 2004 11.24 (jap), 2004 10.25 (eng)

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