Hua Niao Island, whose name translates to “Flowers and Birds,” is celebrated as the Island of Love. Love embodies an eternal aspiration—a longing that transcends time. Yet time itself serves as both a stern test and a faithful witness to love. Similarly, architecture is often expected to endure, standing unwavering through the ages. But what truly moves us is not merely permanence; it is the beauty of mutual growth and support, much like the deepening of a relationship.

Inspired by this sentiment, we seek to explore a new kind of architectural material—one that evolves gracefully with time, harmonizes with nature, and continuously renews itself. Like marriage opening a new chapter in life, this material embodies regeneration and hope. Through it, we aim to weave together space, time, and emotion, creating a profound bond that resonates with the island’s century-old history.

Together with Hua Niao Island’s heritage, we envision the restoration and rebirth of the church—not as a static monument, but as a living testament to the interplay between love and architecture. It will bear the unique marks of time, telling a poetic story where eternity and change converge, making it a symbol of enduring beauty and transformative meaning.

The mountain rises here, the sea rolls up the waves, romantic and warm, rocks, sky, sunshine, erosion of every corner of the auditorium, singing the praises of an interoperable language than the world more exciting, open the chapter of nature reflected by the waves.

The imprisoned souls let the heat of love gnaw at their chests.

The shapelessness, the ruins or the idols, abstracted from the value of the object, restored to the primitive abstraction, guided by the emotion of worship, the search for a “love”, the search for a “love”, the search for a “love”. 

Searching for a “love”, a trust and a belief.

Plunging into the sea, hidden and spatial, primitive and abstract, marveling in awe, listening to the signals emanating from the ocean. Follow your heart’s desire for the unknown. Sail boldly in search of the treasures of love.