28/05/2026
𝐇 𝐎 𝐔 𝐒 𝐄 𝐎 𝐅 𝐖 𝐈 𝐋 𝐃 𝐄 𝐑 𝐍 𝐄 𝐒 𝐒
How do you translate the spiritual journey into interior architecture? For this project, a residential space was meticulously converted into a house church, designed around a central narrative of wandering, guidance, and growth.
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𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒆 (𝑫𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚 8:2)
To physically manifest the wilderness imagery inspired from Deuteronomy 8:2, the interior envelopes
a terra-cotta limewash finish and a cement scratch coat that are applied in tandem. These earthen materials mirror the desert seasons inherent to the Christian walk. In scripture, the wilderness is a place of refinement—where worldly distractions are removed so God's voice can be heard clearly. The architecture reflects this spiritual truth, serving as a physical reminder that deeper faith and reliance on God are often forged in the dry, quiet places.
𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒖𝒙𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒂 2:14 & 𝑷𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒎 52:8)
In contrast to the earthen walls, greenery is integrated throughout the space. Referencing Hosea 2:14 and Psalm 52:8, foliage descends from ceiling grids and potted trees anchor the rooms. This juxtaposition of life against an arid backdrop illustrates a profound Christian truth: our deepest spiritual growth is often cultivated in the most barren seasons. The design serves as a visual testament that believers are not merely meant to survive the wilderness, but to take deep root, grow, and flourish through His sustaining grace.
𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑬𝒙𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒔 13:21–22)
“…a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on their way and a pillar of fire by night to give them light.” Taking direct cues from this narrative, the lighting scheme functions as both a spatial tool and a theological statement. A cloud-like pendant anchors the dining area, while amber table lamps illuminate the living spaces, serving as physical representations of God's guidance.
