Category : Competition

Submission date : September 2024

Held by : YAC (Young Architects Competitions)

A path of intersecting lines leads pilgrims, each carrying the lights and shadows of their own journey, toward this sacred place, the complex of Saint Peter in Tuscania. Balanced in light and shadow, the new transient spaces are conceived as a response to embody self-discovery while honoring the church’s legacy. These spaces reflect the duality of human nature, creating a quiet dialogue between past and present.

As one enters the church area, a path leads toward these new transient spaces. These masses consist of two opposing materials: dark solid timber cladding and light translucent polycarbonate sheets, which filter light to create an ethereal interplay of shadow and illumination, mirroring the process of self-discovery and divine connection experienced by pilgrims who struggle through earthly trials while guided by divine light.

The shape of these masses does not mimic the church, but instead simplifies its form to its most essential elements. Juxtaposed with the church’s architecture, the contemporary spaces draw attention to the present while maintaining deep respect for the past.

To establish a coherent dialogue between the new masses, the church, and its surroundings, the masses are intentionally designed to be humble and restrained. Detached yet indirectly attached, they do not seek to overshadow the site’s historical significance but rather offer a complementary layer that enhances the experience of the existing architecture.

Designed to be temporary, the structures leave minimal impact, as they do not touch the ground and are fully removable. While the physical elements may be dismantled, the spiritual transformation within the pilgrims leaves a lasting impression.

Keywords: Architecture, Interior Design, Architecture Competition, Architect Indonesia, Architect Surabaya, Arsitek Indonesia, Arsitek Surabaya