Architecture, Building and Structure Design Resurgence Church by ZEHUA ZHANG Resurgence is a new church in Altadena responding to post wildfire reconstruction needs. The design references the surrounding mountains through vertical, sculpted forms. Concrete, glass, and landscaped courtyards define the interior spaces, bringing daylight and creating calm environments. The project combines worship areas with community facilities, providing spaces for both spiritual practice and social interaction. It reflects local context while accommodating diverse community activities.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Resurgence Church by ZEHUA ZHANG is a highly esteemed winner of the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award. Resurgence Church earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2026 and is showcased on Award Winner among other outstanding designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by ZEHUA ZHANG and see why Resurgence Church design rises above its competition.
About Resurgence
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Resurgence Church by ZEHUA ZHANG Resurgence is a new church in Altadena responding to post wildfire reconstruction needs. The design references the surrounding mountains through vertical, sculpted forms. Concrete, glass, and landscaped courtyards define the interior spaces, bringing daylight and creating calm environments. The project combines worship areas with community facilities, providing spaces for both spiritual practice and social interaction. It reflects local context while accommodating diverse community activities. Resurgence earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful designs, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, just, meritocratic and independent academic review, where entries are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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