‘A church with 120 years of heritage’
Heritage can be defined as a valuable legacy encompassing universal values such as history, culture, nature, and architecture. We hope to ensure the authenticity and integrity of Wangsan Church, which holds a 120-year history on the designated site of Yeongjong -do, remain intact. Rather than erasing the marks of time and the past, or replacing them entirely with something new, our top priority was to create a cultural space by adding the brand's story to the existing foundation of time. One key focus was to aim for architecture where the past and present coexist.

We believed that the unique stories woven into the fabric of time cannot be replicated in newly constructed buildings, and that the accumulated memories hold universal value, representing the outcome of culture that should be cherished and preserved.

Our careful deliberation focused on preserving the heritage while safeguarding the authenticity and integrity of the building. Rather than relying on entirely new forms or materials, we sought to honor the existing structure's distinctive features and memories. Fortunately, the developer shared our vision. The utilization of the church's original finishes, including the bricks, stained glass, and auditorium structures, carries not only symbolic significance but also aligns with our considerations of economic and environmental sustainability.

This place contains Made forest "MADE 林", which embodies the brand's philosophy as a forest of culture, and may-dream, a brand that embodies the essence of rest and wishes for nature in the DNA of humans who wish to return to nature. The Hall of forest (Main Hall) represents the brand's beginning, drawing inspiration from the overwhelming scale of the existing church, the luminous light of stained glass that permeates the building, and the long-standing memories. It unfolds a narrative of rest and awe in nature, as well as dramatic experiences through space.

The keywords of church and nature naturally evoke images of creation and the Garden of Eden. As the transformation from a religious space to a cultural space, we set the concept of an ancient garden, a primal and mysterious garden, as the foundation.

House of forest (Private House) and Heritage Hall (Dharma Hall) are designed as experiential exhibition spaces. Preserving the surface and form of the architecture is important, but our aim is also to remember and share the historical significance and stories of the building through sensory experiences.