Quanzhou, China
“Creation becomes part of liturgy, echoing the archetypal scene of congregation prior to all schism: Christ’s Sermon on the Mount,” states architect Dirk U. Moench.
Located in the city of Julong, INUCE’s Julong Mountain Church is envisioned as an ark, floating above the world and anchored in the foundation of faith, an ancient concept.
The studio has clad the lower portion in granite to resemble a terraced rock, allowing for flexible subdivision to accommodate secular needs.
The Julong Mountain Church is a local landmark not only for the minority of protestants in the area but for entire local community.
The church is an ark – floating above the world, anchored in the foundation of faith – an ancient idea.
Moved by the imagery, alert of the task, our solution comprises two parts: The lower portion, clad in granite, resembles a terraced rock.
It enables flexible subdivision, catering to secular needs. Atop rests the nave, adorned with GRC panels, evoking an abstracted ark.
Its form steers clear of literality and gives a nuanced representation of the narrative.
The design fosters both physical and spiritual engagement. Like a pilgrimage, believers ascend the terraces to reach the place of worship.
Creation becomes part of the liturgy, “evoking the archetypal scene of the congregation before any schism: Christ’s Sermon on the Mount,” explains the office.
Project: Julong Mountain Church
Architects: INUCE • Dirk U. Moench
Lead Architect: Dr.-Ing. Dirk U. Moench
Photographers: Shikai / INUCE
