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TEMPLE OF HEAVENH A L L O F P R A Y E R

坛天

E L E V A T I O N

P L A NA concentric spatial organization which circle is

heaven and square is earth.

The structure of temple pointing sky show the relationship between the heaven,human & earth.

Southern Beijing ,China is where lays the Hall of Prayers For Good Harvest,situated inside Temple of Heaven. It was built back at 1420 with the purpose of worshipping for better harvest. The 3-tiered wooden structure has been its most visually symbolic element, with the curved surface representing the heavens while the rectilinear foundation , earth. It wasbelieved that the architecture would bring people closer to gates of heaven . Today, it is the largest architectural complexin the world for rituals to pay homage to heaven.

B A L A N C E & S Y M M E T R YThe building in a perfect balance and symmetry

way according to the chinese feng shui.

The 3-tiered wooden structure , The round hall interior was covered with three layer of

glazed tiles.

The design of the hall though reflects the focus of

agriculture activities in the past.

The interior of the building is arranged in a Aristocratic

Hierarchy sequence.

Dragons & phoenixes designs

"The Beamless Hall" had no nails used in its construction.

4 "Longjing pillars" symbolize 4 seasons

12 pillars represents 12 months of the year

12 wooden postssymbolises 12 Shichen.

For the soul transcends beyond visionary, reaching out to eternity

We are forever in the protection of almighty through this journey of life

FUNERAL HOME I n S a n t J o a n D e s p í

- B a t l l e i R o i g A r q u i t e c t e s

E L E V A T I O N

S E C T I O N

G E N E R A L S E C T I O N

G E N E R A L P L A NThe roof vegetation creating a seamless transition between the valley and building.

Located West of Barcelona , against the hillside of Sant Joan Despi nests the New Funeral Home, a thoughtfully planned concrete building by Batlle i Roig Arquitectes.With the building stretched, the rectangular volume is differentiated into parts with the preparation area and ceremonial hall clearly segregated as shown in the floor plan. The sloping grass roof extending towards the terrain allows the building to blend as if it’s part of the topography.Still, nothing transcends the ability of light and shadow suffusing into the building,determining the atmospheres of each space.

The building in vertical form to camouflage with the surrounding.

Opening in the building to achieve maximum ventilation

Assortment of raw structural materials results in each space being illuminated by sunlight of different gradient.

Returning to Birth,For life is an endless cycle

Light,Piercing through every possible

turn, reaching out to every mourning there is.

Casted shadows is the self reflection we

desperately desire to carry along

The raw materiality accompanied

by its boldness and emptyness

reveals the cruelty of life

P L A NThe plan show how the entrance

and the exit are clearly separated. Linear organization is used

in spatial organization.