1. TEMPLE OF HEAVEN
H 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 N
A 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 was
believed that the architecture would bring people closer to
gates of heaven . Today, it is the largest architectural complex
in the world for rituals to pay homage to heaven.
B A L A N C E & S Y M M E T R Y
The 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 posts
symbolises 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

2. 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 N
The 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 N
The plan show how the entrance
and the exit are clearly separated.
Linear organization is used
in spatial organization.