Life of Life Church

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The primal purpose of a building was as a means to protect oneself; hence, space was used as a purely functional element. However, the narrative changes when space takes the form of religious architecture. Religious architecture is more about how architectural values are interpreted rather than serving a protective purpose. When viewed from a primitive standpoint, religious buildings could be considered non-functional, but the architectural expression derived from interpreting their beliefs offers people a diverse and enriching experience. 'The Light of Life: Chapel' encompasses light that touches the trees and illuminates the space, providing warmth and delivering emotions not typically felt in conventional buildings. In religious buildings, light represents divinity, dividing and embracing the space, sometimes serving as an object of teachings. The space introduced here effectively utilizes light. Its exterior is remarkably simple, embodying the fundamental structure of a cube. The thick lines breaking diagonally might seem decorative from the outside but serve a greater purpose, creating a cross by traversing the interior ceiling and wrapping the space. Unlike its square exterior, the interior finishes with wood offer a sense of stability, and the rounded trees inside make visitors feel as if they're receiving a ray of light in a cave. The interior acts as a spiritual space, inducing silence in oneself. The entrance designed for entering this space requires people to bow their heads, promoting humility. Despite its small scale compared to typical buildings, it leaves a strong impression on visitors. Here, light is not only a connector between the exterior and the interior but also a beam that illuminates the interior, representing god to the religious and encouraging introspection. This impactful space is known as the 'Spirit Cube Prayer Room'.