St. Antonio’s Church & St. Bartolomeu Social Center by JLCG Arquitectos

Seen from outside, the building appears as an elementary volume consists of white surfaces. The main space is defined by the spatial continuity that takes us from the street and suddenly leads to the stone of quartz in their nakedness. First the entrance portico. Then the courtyard, with two ramps on both sides and wings community center. In the end, the church itself – due to unexpectedly transparent glazed walls.

Another patio creates a scenario space for the church compound, consisting of the existing stone, air, daylight, water and plants. An open space for contemplation. The meeting room of the church is almost square in plan. The altar is also a square table. These forms allow you to feel static and focused, this conclusion is made by a group of willful people.

The extreme simplicity of space, architectural form and layout of all objects and create a sense of “freedom” where the main character is the people and events. The architecture must do at least the most intense.