NEW PARISH CENTER IN LAMEZIA TERME

About This Project

The new parish and recreative complex has a fundamental role in the developing urban plan of this area, outlining the future shape of an urban tissue not present yet. the main choices regarding the layout, are focused on the inner part of the building area, to let the sides open and receive the visitors directing them toward the center. The sense of big space of the structure creates the idea of a well organized entity, which merges livable areas. Looking at the external part of the church it is clear how it does not match with the typical monumental characteristics of other sacred buildings. The look of the church is influenced by the constructive and cultural tradition of the Mediterranean area, especially of the south of Italy: it’s possible to notice it in the way elementary and compact volumes are shaped, for the presence of massive walls, bright plaster, dark and bright light contrast, game of shadows and the use of the green color for the patios and the terraces. Externally the veil is the most visible element, in order to clearly pinpoint  the church out of the residential and administrative context around.