The project for the Sacred Heart of Las Cabras Parrish originates after the buildings of the former parish were severely damaged by the earthquake of February 27, 2010.

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Architects: WHALE!, Carlos Arce

Location: Las Cabras, O'Higgins Region, Chile

Project Area: 871.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Courtesy of Pablo Lobos Pedrals

Construction: Proas

Engineer: Cristi谩n Meza

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From the architect. The project for the Sacred Heart of Las Cabras Parrish originates after the buildings of the former parish were severely damaged by the earthquake of February 27, 2010.
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The project consisted of demolishing what was left of the temple located in the heart of the village, and then carry out a new temple plus some parish offices.

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For this we asked the following question: Where can we find a profound aspect of culture, which can serve as reference for designing a significant project such as a Church"

First Floor Plan, Section 2

In response to such a deep question, the idea that arose came from the most subjective: four photographs found in a family album, showing a simple manor house,...