Nomade Taller 建筑事務所與Ecuadorian社區共同構思了神圣教堂的方案
nomade taller de arquitectura and ecuadorian community conceive contemporary temple
由專筑網韓慧慧,小R編譯
Nomade Taller建筑師事務所設計了一個教堂,名為Space to Talk with God.(與上帝對話的神圣空間),Rumipamba社區全程參與該教堂的設計,因此,教堂滿足了社區的精神需求。該項目設計宗旨是將社區與神明聯系起來,并將傳統的建筑技術流傳下去,也是對當地文化技藝的保留方式。
Nomade Taller de Arquitectura responds to the spiritual needs of the Rumipamba community in Quito, Ecuador, creating ‘Space to Talk with God.’ Conceived through a participatory design process, the project aims to reconnect the community with the sacred while revitalizing ancestral building techniques. This initiative honors local craftsmanship, in an act of cultural revaluation.
Located in the rural parish of Rumiñahui, the community had never had a dedicated church space, and their faith was visibly waning over time. The project’s goal was to create a space that could transform this reality through architecture, reaffirming its role as an agent of change. The design process involved a series of five collaborative meetings with the community, where local perspectives and spiritual needs were discussed and integrated into the design. The resulting architecture is a direct manifestation of the community’s worldview, emphasizing a deep connection to their social and cultural context.
all images courtesy of Nomade Taller de Arquitectura
The designers opted for earthen walls, paying homage to the region’s vernacular construction methods while also utilizing local resources to keep costs low. This choice reflects the economic realities of the community and their need for a cost-effective solution. The primary architectural premise is to create a space where inpiduals can connect with the pine, and speak with God. The interior of the temple is minimal, optimized for the use of the locals, and includes a dual-function altar, oriented both inward and outward, allowing the church to accommodate larger gatherings by extending into the surrounding environment.
The interior space is designed as a sensory experience, beginning with a narrow, dark entryway that opens into a main hall bathed in natural light, symbolizing pine presence. The altar is composed of three steps, representing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and features a wooden lattice that softens the incoming light. The exterior altar, integrated into the design, uses two intersecting wooden beams, one vertical and one horizontal, to form a cross, visible only from a specific vantage point, adding a sacred dimension to the outdoor space as well.
▲ Nomade Taller建筑事務所為Quito的Rumipamba社區設計了一個神圣靜修空間
Nomade Taller de Arquitectura designs a spiritual retreat for the Rumipamba community in Quito
‘Space to Talk with God’ demonstrates how architecture can serve as a bridge between people and the sacred, utilizing local materials and techniques to create a space that resonates with the cultural and spiritual identity of the community.
▲ “與上帝對話”的教堂將該社區居民與上帝聯系起來
‘Space to Talk with God’ reconnects the community with the sacred through architecture
▲ 該教堂的設計尊重當地工藝,采用的是傳統的建筑技術方法
the design honors local craftsmanship and revitalizes ancestral building techniques
▲ 大廳空間采光充足,猶如天神存在該空間內
natural light floods the main hall, symbolizing pine presence in the space
▲ 該社區居民對教堂設計全程參與,能夠確保該教堂滿足社區居民的精神需求
a participatory design process ensured that the project reflects the community’s spiritual needs
▲ 外部祭壇設有十字架,只有在特定的位置才能看到全貌,這種設計手法為室外空間增添了些許神圣感
the exterior altar forms a cross, visible only from a precise vantage point, adding sacredness to the outdoor space
▲ 該教堂的設計將居民與他們的文化精神連接在了一起
the project exemplifies how architecture can connect people with their spiritual and cultural identity
▲ 該教堂的設計能夠映射出該社區的世界觀以及其社會文化背景
the resulting architecture reflects the community’s worldview, emphasizing social and cultural context