Christ Methodist Church
2014 | East Coast, Singapore | Community
A church that is an icon and a landmark.
We shaded the building with a veil-like skin
that alludes to the curtain of the Tabernacle.
It is porous and invites the breeze. These
wavy forms make a subtle reference to the
nearby sea. We were careful to make sure
that while the church is to be visible, it didn’t
shout.
An interior atrium with sculpted voids further promote natural ventilation. At night, the quiet building transforms by soft light into an unforgettable image: a constellation of illumined crosses float across the facade, and a singular large cross emerges aglow from a bathe of falling stars.
The building has been ‘christened’ by the locals with the nickname, The Church of the Little Crosses. Having a strong identity has helped the church in its outreach. This is further supported by the community and gathering spaces inside—including an open air, multipurpose space and a modern auditorium that accommodates a 1000-strong congregation.
