![]() without forgetting its past use or removing the original traces of the 400-year-old building, careaga will leave his own mark on this new home. The final idea behind the church of tas is that it’s not finished with the architect it will continue to grow and evolve as careaga inhabits it. careaga became the generator of the project, visualizing, designing, drawing, and even being part of some of the construction. The collaboration with the client proved instrumental to the final design, so much so that garmendia cordero arquitectos describes the project as being designed by ‘two hands’. then, away up in the church tower is a small spare bedroom. a master bedroom is located on the first mezzanine level, above which is an office space. the main, triple-height space is now home to an open plan kitchen, living and dining space, which opens out to a generous terrace. at the entrance, a metal door affirms the contrast between old and new while inside, its the new timber structure and abundance of personal artwork that breathes new life into the 16th century church. The final residence layers the original stone walls with contemporary insertions. rather than lose the original character of the architecture, they resolved to renovate it in the most sensitive way possible, intervening only when absolutely necessary. ![]() ![]() When the architect and tas careaga approached the project, the church was in dire need of repair due to a collapsed roof and ‘worrying’ structural instability. a belfry and water trough were also added at this time. the religious building dates back to the second half of the 16th century but at the end of the 18th century, it was remodeled and increased in height. the church occupies a prime position within a site surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation. Garmendia cordero arquitectos attributes three main concepts to the renovation process: the history, the client, and the project understood as a prologue. Images by nerea moreno (unless otherwise stated) Standing abandoned since 1975, it has become a symbol of the citys decline. City Methodist Church is one of Garys most recognizable landmarks. together, they have transformed a small abandoned church in sopuerta in northern spain into a bespoke dwelling that is quite aptly called ‘the church of tas’. As of 2013, the Gary Department of Redevelopment has estimated that one-third of all homes in the city are unoccupied or abandoned. Whether they’re abandoned or still in use, churches’ dramatic architecture, colorful stained-glass windows and geometric lines make them stunning subjects for photos and exploration. demonstrating this perfect balance is garmendia cordero arquitectos and client, tas careaga. For urban explorers, abandoned churches can be some of the most beautiful and haunting sites to visit. The relationship between architect and client can be a fraught experience, but when the two parties come together and work in harmony, it can lead to beautiful buildings and a very happy end-user. Winding Gulf Churches - Abandoned - Abandoned Building Photography says: Apat 11:50 AM I was pretty excited to come across two notable churches in the Winding Gulf that are still extant: the New Salem Baptist Church and the Wyco Church.
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