Information

TitleHieizan Enryakuji Temple
BuilderHiei-zan Enryaku-ji
Location703 Ikadachi kamiryuge-cho Otsu city, Shiga
ConstructionTokuoka Koumuten Co., Ltd.
Architectural elementsEkoudou, copper plate roof, steel columns, Japanese paper style glass, prayer

Concept

The object of this project was to build an additional memorial service hall and a room for priests to the existent main building of the temple. On both sides of the room is a Japanese style resting space, which is connected to the service hall and main building by a corridor. The service hall is simple, with a copper plate roof and Japanese paper style glass walls and doors. This controls the amount of sunlight and creates a bright yet quiet space suitable for praying.