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Designed by the Shanghai Dachuan Architects, the Sino-French Science Park Church in Chengdu, China – also known as the ‘shadowless church’ – is an architectural masterpiece that shatters the boundaries of imagination while embodying a spirit of cultural exchange and forward-thinking design.
The project, launched in the wake of the diplomatic ties between France and China, is all about thinking globally and bringing out the best of different cultures. A video of the church, which popped up on @contemporary100’s Instagram, talks about how it takes ideas from the Provence area in France, known for its lavender fields and cool art.
When the architects broke the rules with the famous Langxiang Church built in France in 1953, they really shook things up, getting creative with distortion and hidden meanings, which is all about pushing boundaries, read the Instagram post by @contemporary100.
“At the core of our design philosophy lies a profound understanding of the French spirit and architectural artistry,” remarked the architects. “We sought to encapsulate the essence of freedom and romance inherent in the southern French landscape, transcending conventional boundaries to create a space that is both emblematic of tradition and forward-thinking,” divulged the architects.
Netizens and art enthusiasts alike are in pure awe of this creation. One user said, “How cool would it be if they were hollow pipes and basically a huge organ that played one note with a nice gust of wind.”
Responding to allegations from some corners that this was an attempt to promote Christianity, another user explained, “Guys, this is an art piece. Yea it has religious implications but still, it’s beautiful… I understand not liking Christianity, I don’t like it either. But art is art and it should be appreciated.”
