Tree of life
Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital was officially opened in Xinzhuang, a district of New Taipei City.
The opening attracted many distinguished guests, who invariably had their photos taken at the same spot - in front of a wall in the great hall on the first floor. With this clever design, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital outshines its counterparts, thanks to its dedication to becoming a hospital "with soul."
This attractive porcelain wall was the result of assiduous efforts by 30 FRANZ artisans using more than 100 complicated production processes over a period of 450 days. The 3-meter-high by 18-meter-wide (approx. 9.75 feet high by 59 feet wide) gigantic porcelain wall, consisting of 364 huge 3D porcelain plates and 236 smaller ones, was inspired by the Tree of Life described in the Christian Bible.
According to the Book of Revelation, God will bestow the river of life-giving water and the Tree of Life, bringing vitality to the world and providing healing for the nations - a vision to which Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital ascribes. FRANZ designer Lee drew his inspiration from this verse, creating a harmonious scene where a gurgling river meanders through green fields under the azure sky, in a bid to convey the message of "Heaven on earth."
Moreover, the Tree of Life is ingeniously positioned next to the hospital’s main elevator. This placement depicts the life-giving tree, like the wings of angels, embracing the building while growing upwards along the elevator through the floors, metaphorically transforming the hospital into a leafy Tree of Life that will repeatedly heal the nations for generations to come.
Besides the Tree of Life, the wall features ten episodes of compassion including Jesus healing a blind man and Mother Teresa’s good deeds. These moments embody the brand’s motto of "loving, caring, and sharing" and convey Franz Chen’s hope that patients and their family members will remain positive and faithful because a miracle may happen.
A careful examination of the porcelain wall will cause no small amount of awe! Amidst the gurgling stream and green fields are 38 mini frogs, created using 3D ceramic printing technology. The frogs, about one square centimeter in size, are meticulously painted in a variety of hues. With each frog requiring an average of 50 brushstrokes, the artisans’ incredible commitment and skill are demonstrated! As a result, this monumental work of art imbues renewed vitality to its idyllic scenery.
The mini frogs produced by 3D printing technology add life to the wall
Colorful flowers blossom eternally on the porcelain wall
There are signatures of artisans on the porcelain wall. Where is the name "Franz" hidden?
