The existing church is included in a newly-developed residential area. Thus, it became inevitable to reconstruct the small and old church due to fast-paced urbanization.
As there was enough site, multi-floor and concentration were not necessary and thus it was possible to plan rather leisurely.
First, the building was divided into two masses.
In terms of fuctions, each mass was divided into a space for worship and a space for education.
In terms of forms, slim vertical mass and flat horizontal mass were contrasted.
In a space for worship slender windows torn vertically and horizontally were placed to bring the controlled light into the chapel and a window was placed on the sides of the front pulpit to allow the gentle light from the north in.
When the folding door in the restaurant was open, the rooftop garden and the restaurant became one so people could enjoy the nature indoors.