mary immaculate

MARY IMMACULATE PARISH CHURCH

Las Piñas, 1986

Situated within a forest of mango trees, this unique chapel is sheltered by an anahaw/cogon combination tent roof. It is basically a suspended roof structure and open at all sides. The anahaw leaves used for the roof were chemically treated to preserve the structure longer. No trees were cut down in the site during the construction. Instead, the church is nestled in nature’s bosom and the surrounding are integrated with the church itself.

The interiors make novel use of capiz shells in the form of doves in flight in the interior not only illuminating the space but adding a sense of movement that makes this place unique.

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