Cathedral of Santiago
2018
Architectural Competition
Queretaro, Qro. Mexico
482,000 sqft
Publications
Cathedral of Santiago was conceived for a competition held by the Diocese of Queretaro. The project challenges the role of a cathedral in today’s context, especially when, religious buildings are being repurposed for non-religious uses in other parts of the world. Our approach was to provide an unornamented and inclusive public building in a quadrant of the city that lacks places of interaction.
Its materiality is a reflection of the local resources and the craftsmanship of the city, strengthening its identity and belongingness by empowering the locals and reducing its carbon footprint.
Beauty is a spiritual necessity. It speaks to us of a greater being, and is a door to transcendence. Through its delicate attention to solids, voids, light, and shadow, we understand the cathedral as the interstice between heaven and earth.
Design Process
Program
Scenarios
Access Plan
Main Vestibule
Main Vestibule
Nave Access / Constructive Axonometry
Atrium
Nave
Altar / Chapel of the Holy
Chapel of Penance
Baptismal Font
Side Chapel
Animas Chapel and Sacristy
Reception / Waiting Room
Cell / Exploded Axonometric
Cell / Residence
Multipurpose Rooms
Roof Garden / Residences
Library / Hallway
Residences Vestibule
Museum
Model