Located at Pui Shing Secondary School in Tin Shui Wai, this newly designed Maria Courtyard reimagines the traditional Catholic grotto in a minimalist architectural language. The design emphasizes purity, depth, and light — replacing ornate floral decorations with sculptural simplicity.
Layered arches and concealed LED lighting create a sense of calm and sacred focus around the Virgin Mary statue. By combining clean geometry and modern illumination, the courtyard becomes a tranquil space for reflection, prayer, and contemplation — a serene balance between faith and contemporary design.
홍콩 틴수이와이에 위치한 Pui Shing 중학교의 Maria Courtyard는 전통적인 성모상 동굴을 현대적이고 미 니멀한 건축 언어로 재해석한 프로젝트입니다.
화려한 장식 대신 순수함과 빛, 깊이감을 강조하여 조용하고 성스러운 분위기를 연출했습니다.
겹겹이 겹친 아치 구조와 은은한 간접 조명은 성모상의 존재감을 강조하며, 공간 전체에 평온한 신앙의 감성을 불어넣습니다.
단순한 형태와 세련된 조명의 조화로, 이 공간은 기도와 묵상의 시간을 위한 평화로운 안식처로 완성되었습니다.
Project details
Construction Duration
~3 months
Location
TIN SHUI WAI
Signature materials
Feature Arch Structure: White plastered curved wall with layered recess profiles
Lighting Feature: Concealed linear LED strips with warm white tone (3000K)
Statue Pedestal: Solid plaster pedestal with smooth matte finish
Ground Surface: Fine white gravel stone base
Backdrop Surface: Matte white coating for soft shadow diffusion
Area
30 sqft.
Year
2023
CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT
The new Maria Courtyard has become a contemplative corner within the school — serene, minimal, and spiritually focused. It demonstrates how religious symbolism can coexist harmoniously with modern architectural expression, highlighting EnochDeco’s commitment to thoughtful spatial storytelling even in compact, faith-based environments.
SPATIAL STRATEGY
The structure features a tiered arched alcove with layered recesses that create a three-dimensional depth. The symmetry and curvature of the arches guide the viewer’s gaze naturally toward the statue, enhancing the sense of devotion and calm.
GALLERY
MATERIALITY & DETAILING
The grotto is constructed in smooth white plastered surfaces with integrated indirect LED lighting concealed behind the layered arches.
During the day, it relies on soft natural daylight to cast gentle shadows across the reliefs; at night, the lighting transforms the space into a luminous shrine, accentuating the statue’s presence. The base is surrounded by fine white gravel, reinforcing the purity and tranquility of the overall composition.
LIGHTING & ATMOSPHERE
The project’s lighting scheme was a critical component of the design. It creates a transition from natural light (daytime purity) to spiritual illumination (nighttime contemplation). The continuous light bands define the architectural outline, creating a sense of sacred geometry and contemporary devotion.
PROJECT OUTCOME
The new Maria Courtyard has become a contemplative corner within the school — serene, minimal, and spiritually focused. It demonstrates how religious symbolism can coexist harmoniously with modern architectural expression, highlighting EnochDeco’s commitment to thoughtful spatial storytelling even in compact, faith-based environments.
PUI SHING SECONDARY SCHOOL
MARIA COURTYARD
TIN SHUI WAI
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