Pan Long Gu Church in Tianjing, China

December 20, 2010 Category: Public Buildings, Religion

Designed by Atelier 11, Pan Long Gu Church is located in Tianjing, China. As a religious facility built for a neighbouring Spanish-style residential development, the design of the church takes its reference from the European architectural language and at the same time attempts to reflect the understanding of Chinese philosophy in the relationship between human spirits and nature.

A bold cut on the exterior structure of the church creates a sculptural form for the architecture. With the combination of design elements such as ramp, staircase, sloped roof and suspended ceiling, a diverse interior space is formed to present interesting interactions between the nature and architecture.

The main chapel faces towards the mountains. A huge staircase in the main chapel will house the pulpit and choir. The long window at the end of the staircase displays a wide view of the mountains in the far distance. The second chapel is located on the top of the main chapel. A triangular sky window gives the prayers a sensational view to the vast sky.

Pan Long Gu Church design Architechture Plan 1