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Explore 5 award-winning designs tagged Church on Magazine of Design.

Resurgence Church

ZEHUA ZHANG Church Architecture

Resurgence

Resurgence is a new church in Altadena responding to post wildfire reconstruction needs. The design references the surrounding mountains through vertical, sculpted forms. Concrete, glass, and landscaped courtyards define the interior spaces, bringing daylight and creating calm environments. The project combines worship areas with community facilities, providing spaces for both spiritual practice and social interaction. It reflects local context while accommodating diverse community activities.

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The Union Church Church

Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd Church Lighting

The Union Church

The Union is a lighting design for a church in Shanghai that was founded in 1886 and stands near the Bund. The church was unused for many years and was transformed into a music performance space in 2021. The lighting creates a small and calm spiritual space that also supports performance needs. Functional lights provide a uniform environment and serve as stage lighting. A large pendant light combines lighting and acoustic functions and holds recessed lights and candle-shaped lights. In-ground wall washers with narrow beams reveal the wall texture and the Gothic arch.

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Love Church

Ching Yu Chen Church Interior

Love

The multi-functional definitions of a single unit can be seen throughout the various units in the project. For instance, the main hall is the venue for church members to gather on weekends, but acts as a senior day care center on weekdays – the affiliated social welfare institute corresponding to the aging population. The secondary hall provides a space for youth to gather on weekends but can be used as a gym and for dance practices and socializing on weekdays.

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Gospel Church

Shi Zhe Lo Church Architecture

Gospel

Gospel is a church located in a coastal city in Yunlin County, Taiwan. The exterior is shaped like a Chinese screen, and twelve pillars respond to strong wind while symbolizing the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The building covers 496 square meters. For safety, the concrete weight and the rebar thickness were increased, and the raft foundation was deepened and widened. The building form guides wind into the interior, which reduces the use of air conditioning, and LED lighting lowers energy use. A dedicated area stores up to 20 tons of water.

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Wangchun Church

Suping Zhuo Church Interior

Wangchun

Wangchun is a church interior located in a park, with a river and many trees nearby. The design takes purity and tranquility as the core of the space atmosphere. Simple materials and natural light present the spirit of the place. Wood veneer, wood silk board, latex paint, stainless steel and stone are used across the 620 square meter interior. The decoration is restrained and the layout is symmetrical. Changing daylight creates a solemn and quiet setting. The aim is to offer a calm place for rest and reflection.

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