Yuguang Island Church

  • Prize
    Winner in Architectural Design - Religious and Spiritual
  • Company/Firm
    MIRDC
  • Lead Designer
    Tsai Tung-Lin
  • Interior Designer
    Tsai Tung-Lin
  • Photographer Credit
    MIRDC
  • Location
    Taiwan
  • Project Date
    2024.12.24

The Yuguang Island Church, located adjacent to the bay beach, is designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding natural elements, including the sky, water, and sand. It aims to create a multi-functional space for family gatherings and leisurely strolls for couples. The overall design incorporates minimalist elements of the clean water concrete design, creating a strong sense of atmosphere in the public space.

The design of the Yuguang Island Church, utilizing clean water concrete, will serve as a cultural symbol for the island, showcasing the local community's passion for faith and architecture. The main structure is composed of reinforced concrete and glass, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the sunshine, beach, and sea outside.The church will provide a serene and peaceful space for prayer and meditation. Additionally, it will serve as a venue for religious and cultural events, as well as weddings, enriching the island's cultural life. Serving as a new landmark on the island, the Yuguang Island Church, with its minimalist clean water concrete design, conveys ideas of tranquility, holiness, peace, and love.