Title of Works

Ryukyu Shikina-in Temple

Organizer / Architect

TOYOTA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION Architects Office, Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co.,Ltd., TIS & PARTNERS, sngDESIGN

Award

2023 Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan (IESJ) Award for Excellence

Address

Okinawa Kyushu Region

Completion

2023

Category

Religious Facilities

Summary

One of the largest wooden temples in Okinawa Prefecture, which incorporates architectural styles from the Nara period (1300 years ago). Lighting was planned mainly to accentuate the beauty of the ceiling and roof of the main hall.