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Huaxiang Church Community Centre
HUAXIANG CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTRE - URBAN CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA
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The International Design Awards, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles, awarded Huaxiang Church Community Centre in China, designed by INUCE, with a "Gold in Architecture" in the category of Institutional. INUCE's offices are in Switzerland and China, and its Dirk. U. Moench served as lead designer on the project.
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The following description is taken from idesignawards.com.
Located in the heart of Fuzhou, this sanctuary reflects a Christian Community’s hope to become a positive energy in the chaotic city. Adjacent to a historical church and entrenched by large blocks it acts as urban mediator - harmonizing contrasts in style and scale and complementing the church’s skyline.
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Finished in a traditional pebble dash technique the façade makes a counterstatement to the generic curtain walls encircling it. The roofs serve as elevated amphitheaters for open-air services and have become popular scenic spots also to the public offering a free view onto the old town nearby.
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More about the International Design Awards:
The International Design Awards (IDA) exists to recognize, celebrate and promote legendary design visionaries and to uncover emerging talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic, and Fashion Design.