As part of strengthened Sino-French diplomatic relations, a Sino-French Agricultural Science and Technology Park will be established in Chengdu. Reflecting southern Chinese culture while introducing elements of French heritage, the park features a distinctive church inspired by southern France’s landscapes and Impressionist art.

Impressionism, known for its emotional expression and departure from traditional realism, informs the church’s design. Instead of following conventional religious architecture, the structure embraces simplicity, openness, and the poetic interplay of light and shadow.

The church is envisioned as a pure white form where light becomes the central material. As sunlight changes throughout the day, the building transforms—culminating in a glowing “beam of light” at sunset, reflecting Christianity’s symbolic use of light as purity and divinity.

Structural purity is achieved through minimalist yet refined elements. A thin-walled steel frame with a 240mm x 240mm grid supports the form. Aluminum square tubes, used without welding, serve both as structural and expressive components, balancing function and artistry.

Light is suspended through thin aluminum rods, and the structure integrates seamlessly with its skin, blurring the line between interior and exterior. The exclusive use of aluminum allows for efficient construction within a tight timeline, while also emphasizing ecological and aesthetic values.

Combining spiritual symbolism with modern form, the design creates an architectural poem—where light, structure, and silence converge to convey sacredness with contemporary clarity.