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CHURCHITA
2005-2008 / Talca, Chile / SUSUKA Architects
For underserved communities, a church is not only a place for worship but also embraces social programs. Taking this into consideration, along with the small budget allocated by the local bishopric, we proposed Churchita as a covered plaza—a central space for worship while leaving a perimeter for future social programming.
Formally, we shaped the main structure into a single twisted volume that avoids a front and rear façade. By rotating it, the four sides of the church create small intermediate spaces with the programs in the perimeter: Two access spaces to the street and a couple of patio to extend the capacity for masses and ceremonies.
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