Becoming Part
Quiet Presence, Renewed Space
김진실 KIM JIN SIL • ckrgks2018@naver.com
안태은 AN TAE UEN • bcsdone@naver.com
Rising from Ashes – Church
This church is designed to restore the worship space lost in the California Eaton fire, yet it is not defined by walls or materials alone—it is completed through the presence of people. Its simple massing follows the natural slope of the terrain, quietly blending into the landscape. As visitors enter, the building seems to awaken, revealing subtle shifts in light, shadow, and spatial volume that respond to movement and gathering. Empty spaces gain meaning through human presence, while the interplay of materials, light, and views fosters a contemplative atmosphere. Here, the architecture does not command attention; it waits patiently, allowing visitors to pause, reflect, and experience a sense of quiet presence amidst the remnants of loss.
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