Chapel Of Saint Peter

Architect: Atelier 66

Year: 2020

Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Category: Cultural / Religious

Status: Unbuilt

Chapel Of Saint Peter

About

While designing an urban park near the sea in Praia Norte, Viana do Castelo , we were invited to create a small chapel. The site already featured a humble, glass-fronted oratory built by local residents, which was originally slated for demolition. However, given the community's strong connection to the structure—and their devotion to Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen—we felt it was essential to preserve its symbolic value.

Building Info

  • Total Floor Area: 30 m²

Tags: religious architecture, worship, chapel

Awards: Pritzker Prize Aga Khan Award for Architecture Mies Crown Hall Ameri, aia Norte

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