architecture studio S-AR has built la providencia, a small oratory as part of the parochial church of san rafael arcángel in monterrey, mexico, comprising rough concrete and timber planks. located close the existing main chapel, the project offers a place to mediate, reflect, and momentarily isolate oneself, while meeting the goal of revitalizing unused areas in the surroundings of the nearby chapels.
all images courtesy of S-AR
S-AR was invited by father alberto lópez montiel, from the parroquia de san rafael arcángel in monterrey to design the oratory, as a way of re-energizing unused spaces nearby the main church, and creating new meeting points for the inhabitants of the area. the mexico-based architectural design studio has chosen rough concrete to build the main structure of the small chapel, using it on three of its sides, one of which has been punctured with an opening to let natural light in, floor, and pitched roof. timber slates make the fourth side, which is complete with a double leaf door. wood has also been used to envelope the interior with a second, arched structure that embraces the visitor, and is bent to accommodate a bench and the altar. details are finished in black steel, including the door handles and the cross of the altar.
project info:
name: la providencia
architect: S-AR
location: monterrey, N.L., mexico
main use: oratory
collaborators: luis fernando de la garza, gabriela celis
sofia lekka angelopoulou I designboom
jun 26, 2019
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