Gospel Knisja by Shi Zhe Lo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tal-Arkitettura, Bini u Strutturi Competition Category.

BronżArkitettura· 2021

Gospel Knisja

by Shi Zhe Lo

Client: Secure Stone Architectural Space Planning Firm

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Arkitettura Category

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The Design

About Gospel Knisja

Gospel hija knisja li tinsab f'belt kostali fil-Kontea ta' Yunlin, it-Tajwan. L-estern huwa mfassal fil-forma ta' paravent Ċiniż, u tnax-il pilastru jirreżistu r-riħ qawwi filwaqt li jissimbolizzaw it-Tnax-il Tribù ta' Iżrael. Il-bini jkopri 496 metru kwadru. Għas-sigurtà, il-piż tal-konkos u l-ħxuna tal-barra tal-azzar żdiedu, u l-pedament fuq forma ta' ċattra ġie approfondit u mkabbar. Il-forma tal-bini tiggwida r-riħ lejn l-intern, li tnaqqas l-użu tal-arja kkundizzjonata, filwaqt li d-dawl LED inaqqas il-konsum tal-enerġija. Żona ddedikata taħżen sa 20 tunnellata ta' ilma.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Gospel Knisja huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Gospel Knisja ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Gospel Knisja jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This design project is a church located in a city by the sea. The exterior is shaped into a Chinese-style screen; twelve pillars are designed not only to present the feature of strong wind, but also to symbolize Twelve Tribes of Israel.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 496 square meter.
Tags: Church, Space, Architecture, Religion, Christian
Production Technology: The consideration of safety is one big point of this project. The concrete weight has been increased; the rebar has been replaced with a thicker one. Also, the raft foundation has been deepened and widened. Besides, the concrete’s resistance to acids and alkali improved, and the waterproofing is increased by 30%. Furthermore, the designer uses the caulk that is highly resistant to acids and alkali.
Design Challenge: The designer tries to make good use of the land; due to the legal restrictions, he turns the stairwell into a small greeting place where people can enjoy the outside scenery through the transparent window. The dry spell in this area is longer than other cities; to solve the water problem, the designer especially designs a place to increase the water storage which can contains up to 20 tons of water. In terms of eco-friendliness, wind is able to convect due to the shape of the building, leading wind into the interior and reduce the use of air conditioner. Moreover, LED lighting is widely used in the space to diminish energy consumption.
Research: During the execution, the designer analyses the climate and location data, researches the area planning, deliberates the law, calculates the area, designs the mode, tests the wind tunnel, and so on. It took almost half a year to solemnly and carefully complete the preliminary works by collecting and analysing data so that the brilliant project could be finished.
Inspiration: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. - New International Version, James 1:1 Being the chosen people, Twelve Tribes of Israel play important roles in Christianity. As for Christ, he is the saviour and judge of the world. To establish the relationship between people and the church, the designer merges the above elements into his design.
Project Duration: The project finished in June 2020 in Yunlin County, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The design concept is originated from a common screen in Chinese society, which is full of an obscure sense of mystery. The designer aims to make it a distinctive landmark. The large white screen, surrounding low walls, lighting which penetrates the punching plate and planting, and larch trees planted in the east-north side make the design more layer and exotic aesthetic, attracting to non-Christians to have a look as well.
Team Members: Designer: Shi-Zhe Lo
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Photographer Chi-Min Wu, Gospel, 2020.