# Historic Japanese Shrine Expansions Sou Fujimoto Expands the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Japan By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazaifu-tenmangu-shrine References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/17/a-temporary-hall-with-a-floating-forest-on-its-roof-was-added-to-the-dazaifu-tenmangu-shrine-in-japan/) & [sou-fujimoto.net](http://www.sou-fujimoto.net/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-villa). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-aluc). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalistic Shrine Design:** There is an opportunity for architects to incorporate minimalistic design language into the traditional architecture of historic buildings. - **Contemporary Architectural Approaches:** There is an opportunity to embrace contemporary architectural approaches while still respecting the history and traditions of a historic building. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore ways to incorporate minimalist design elements into historic buildings without sacrificing their historical significance. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and artisans can collaborate with architects to design and implement textiles and other decorative elements in historic buildings. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring.md) - [Harmoniously Designed Champagne House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-ruinart-pavilion.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Reflective Memorial Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees.md) - [Wooden Roof Japanese Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-city-museum.md) - [Art Center Sweeping Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-de-arte-moderna-gulbenkian.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinmozen.md)