Shinjuku Ruriko-in Byakurenge-do
description: Shinjuku Rurikoin Byakurengedo is a new-age Buddhist temple designed by architect Kiyoshi Sey Takeyama. The structure takes a cubic form with rounded edges and sporadic windows. It does not follow common Buddhist architectural principles. The building instead leans towards a futuristic view of Buddhism while remaining true to the simplicity ingrained in the religion. Takeyama invents a sense of calm. The white concrete buildings with sporadic windows contrast with the city of uniform structures. It is a religious structure in the middle of a busy city.
creator: Arcitect - Kiyoshi Sey Takeyama
creator: Structural Engineer - TIS & PArtners
source: Image 1 - Shinjuku_Rurikoin_Byakurengedo_in_Shinjuku,_Tokyo,_Japan, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Shinjuku_Rurikoin_Byakurengedo_in_Shinjuku%2C_Tokyo%2C_Japan.png
date: 2014 - Finished construction
contributor: Moanna Dixson
format: Futuristic
language: Toyko, Japan
type: Religious