sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico

Jose Lombana Arquitectos reveals catholic school in mexico

 

Jose Lombana Arquitectos presents Oratorio NSM, a religious project located within a Catholic elementary school in Mexico City. The facade is proportioned according to the principles of divine geometry, with the wooden sliding-door entrance positioned in a ratio of thirds to the overall volume. Light plays a central role, flooding the interior of the oratory through zenithal openings created by double walls that frame the space within a suspended, inscribed cube. This design reinterprets the traditional baldachin of ancient Catholic temples, using the perimeter span to shift the proportions and create an interplay of light and shadow that enhances the contemplative atmosphere.

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
all images by Diana Arnau and Arturo Arrieta, courtesy of Jose Lombana Arquitectos

 

 

spiritual symBolism defines the use of light in oratorio snm

 

Intended to resonate with the young students, Mexico-based Jose Lombana Arquitectos offers a contemporary space infused with spiritual symbolism through the Oratorio NSM project. The use of light, materials, and textures fosters a peaceful, introspective environment that invites reflection and connection. With a focus on human scale and accessible design, the oratory aims to draw students toward spirituality in a space deeply respectful of Catholic tradition, encouraging a closer connection to faith in a setting filled with tranquility and mysticism.

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
Jose Lombana Arquitectos presents a religious project within a Catholic elementary school in Mexico

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
the facade is proportioned according to the principles of divine geometry

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
the wooden sliding-door entrance positioned in a ratio of thirds to the overall volume

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
light plays a central role, flooding the interior through zenithal openings

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
double walls frame the space within a suspended, inscribed cube

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
this design reinterprets the traditional baldachin of ancient Catholic temples

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the perimeter span shifts the proportions

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
intended to resonate with the young students

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
Jose Lombana Arquitectos offers a contemporary space infused with spiritual symbolism

sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico
the use of light, materials, and textures fosters a peaceful, introspective environment

 

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