Sou Fujimoto Expands the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Japan
References: sou-fujimoto.net & yankodesign
The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a historic building located in Southern Japan's Fukoika. It is 1100 years old and now gets a temporary new hall designed by Sou Fujimoto. It boasts a minimal design language with a black color palette complete with a floating forest along the oval roof. It also has a flying plum tree and sacred textiles that are meant only to be seen by a deity.
The new hall is a contemporary angle of a traditional design -- the aforementioned textiles are designed by a Japanese fashion brand Mame Kurogouchi and then crafted by Kyoto artisans. Fujimoto notes “With this project, we were faced with the important question of how modern architecture can respond to a history of 1,100 years. We thought about the rich nature that surrounds Dazaifu Tenmangu and the traditions of the shrine – and approached the design with a conscious desire to pass these onto the future. We started this over two years ago. It was a challenge creating a temporary building that is both traditional and modern, while also continuing into the future. It’s very simple but it carries a long, important history.”
Image Credit: Sou Fujimoto
The new hall is a contemporary angle of a traditional design -- the aforementioned textiles are designed by a Japanese fashion brand Mame Kurogouchi and then crafted by Kyoto artisans. Fujimoto notes “With this project, we were faced with the important question of how modern architecture can respond to a history of 1,100 years. We thought about the rich nature that surrounds Dazaifu Tenmangu and the traditions of the shrine – and approached the design with a conscious desire to pass these onto the future. We started this over two years ago. It was a challenge creating a temporary building that is both traditional and modern, while also continuing into the future. It’s very simple but it carries a long, important history.”
Image Credit: Sou Fujimoto
Trend Themes
1. Minimalistic Shrine Design - There is an opportunity for architects to incorporate minimalistic design language into the traditional architecture of historic buildings.
2. Contemporary Architectural Approaches - There is an opportunity to embrace contemporary architectural approaches while still respecting the history and traditions of a historic building.
3. Collaborative Artistry - There is an opportunity for fashion brands and artisans to collaborate on the design of textiles and other decorative elements in historic buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore ways to incorporate minimalist design elements into historic buildings without sacrificing their historical significance.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands and artisans can collaborate with architects to design and implement textiles and other decorative elements in historic buildings.
3. Heritage Tourism - Heritage tourism companies can capitalize on the combination of modern and traditional elements in historic shrine expansions to attract visitors looking for unique cultural experiences.
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