JUAN CARLOS EGUIGUREMS
PARISH CENTER IN ARDOI
Pamplona, Spain 2023
The recent development of the Ardoi neighborhood in Zizur Mayor has marked the growth limits of the Pamplona region. This project proposes the design of a church and small parish center on an orthogonal grid block. Emphasis is placed on the symbolic power of architecture and its role as a cultural entity capable of conveying meaning. The design challenge lies in creating a form with complexity, yet within a broad creative freedom, addressing both the interior spatial dynamics—where the celebration of the sacred takes place—and the external character that the new temple must convey to the community. The proposal includes a load-bearing concrete wall system with skylights to bring natural light into the interior, alongside a tower that introduces a dynamic volumetric presence to the exterior.