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Harajuku Church
Designed by Ciel Rouge Architects and completed in 2007, this Protestant church is located in Tokyo’s Aoyama district. A wide central nave forms the spatial core, structured by six load-bearing arches that converge toward a vertical bell tower. The composition is based on the number seven, referencing both the seven days of creation and the seven churches of Asia.
The arches define the volume and act as both structural and symbolic elements. They open the ceiling plane, allowing diffuse daylight to enter from above, creating a sky-like spatial effect. Their curvature improves interior acoustics, supporting the building’s dual function as a church and concert hall. Enclosed lodges are embedded within the arches, providing intimate spaces for worship or performance.
The building uses form and structure to articulate symbolic meaning while supporting liturgical and acoustic performance.
Designed by Ciel Rouge Architects and completed in 2007, this Protestant church is located in Tokyo’s Aoyama district. A wide central nave forms the spatial core, structured by six load-bearing arches that converge toward a vertical bell tower. The composition is based on the number seven, referencing both the seven days of creation and the seven churches of Asia.
The arches define the volume and act as both structural and symbolic elements. They open the ceiling plane, allowing diffuse daylight to enter from above, creating a sky-like spatial effect. Their curvature improves interior acoustics, supporting the building’s dual function as a church and concert hall. Enclosed lodges are embedded within the arches, providing intimate spaces for worship or performance.
The building uses form and structure to articulate symbolic meaning while supporting liturgical and acoustic performance.
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