Christian Influences

Dadaocheng Presbyterian Church

–    Built in 1915 on land donated by Li Chun Sheng

–    He was raised Christian and worked for British tea traders

–    First to export Taiwanese tea. Exported to NY in 1869

–    studied Western missions in Xiamen. This could be seen in the red brick facades, Western style gables and studs and the Western and Chinese motifs

–    almost demolished to be replaced but stopped by preservation committee. New structure built near it instead

The Light of Christ Salvation Church

–    modern urban styled church in Taichung City

–    separated into three parallel bays. One for congregation, one for vertical circulation, one as a central glass atrium connecting both wings with seven different bridges

-cuts and turns in architecture to provide natural illumination

–    has Eastern element of a  koi pond.

Luce Memorial Chapel

-on campus of Tunghai University in Taichung City

  -designed by artist Chen Chi-Kwan in 1963.

  -Also in collaboration with I.M Pei, most famous Chinese born architect of 20th century.

  -Named after reverend henry luce, American missionary who came to china in late 19th century.