Xianglin Buddhist Temple
香林寺

Renovation, 2021

Xianglin Buddhist Temple, a designated cultural heritage site in Nanjing, is located adjacent to the Nanjing Buddhist Society. This historically significant temple has fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. The client, Master Yi Ru, envisions revitalizing the temple’s external grounds to support the resumption of religious activities. The design reimagines the temple’s immediate surroundings by introducing an inviting waterscape, designed to harmonize with the temple's serene atmosphere, alongside the addition of an underground parking facility. The aim is to integrate traditional Buddhist aesthetics with contemporary design considerations.

香林寺是南京市的一座文化遗产保护建筑，毗邻南京市佛教协会。由于年久失修，业主一如法师希望通过修复寺庙的外部环境来重建寺庙活动，支持香火的延续。本次的改造设计重新构想了寺庙的周边环境，打造了一个与寺庙静谧氛围相得益彰的亲水景观，并新增了一处地下停车设施以提升交通便捷性。本项目力求尊重建筑的文化遗产地位，同时将传统佛教美学与当代实用设计相结合。