sant egidio church
Location
Blantyre, Malawi
Year
2016-2017
Role
Construction
Sant Egidio in collaboration with an NGO dedicated to AIDS prevention, combines its mission with faith-based values to support affected communities. They commissioned this church to further integrate their spiritual and humanitarian efforts.
The building, designed by an Italian architect, features a minimalist aesthetic. It is constructed with concrete and timber laminated beams. The chapel's upper section is adorned with glass bricks that keep out the rain but let in abundant natural light.
The building, designed by an Italian architect, features a minimalist aesthetic. It is constructed with concrete and timber laminated beams. The chapel's upper section is adorned with glass bricks that keep out the rain but let in abundant natural light.