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Jan 20, 2023 · Learn about the design, function, landscape and impacts of the Water Temple, a minimalist concrete structure by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The temple, also known as Honpukuji Temple, is a Buddhist place of worship and a local attraction in Hyogo, Japan.
The Water Temple is the residence of Ninnaji Shingon, the oldest sect of Tantric Buddhism in Japan, founded in 815. Few projects of Tadao Ando are better than this work; the architect’s contribution to the culture of their country.
A sensorial experience of architecture and nature, the Water Temple is a radical change in the tradition of Japanese temple design. It consists of a series of spaces leading to a sacred enclosure with a statue of Amida Buddha, surrounded by a pool and lotus flowers.
A unique and radical design by renowned architect Tadao Ando, the Water Temple is a concrete structure with a reflecting pond on top of the main hall. It enshrines the Buddha of Healing and offers a sensorial experience of nature and spirituality on Awaji Island.
This is a Buddhist temple that was built on a hillside on Awaji Island as part of a small Shingon-sect temple. In approaching the design of his first temple project, Ando sought inspiration...
Learn how Tadao Ando, a renowned architect, created a spiritual sanctuary that seamlessly integrates nature, water, and concrete on Awaji Island. Discover the design features, spatial arrangement, and urban context of this modernist masterpiece.
May 22, 2019 · Honpukuji is a Buddhist temple on Awaji Island, designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando. It features a large oval pool of water, a curved corridor, and a red-lit sanctuary that reflect the natural environment and the Buddhist symbols.
