San Paolo Apostolo, Modern parish church in Foligno, Italy
San Paolo Apostolo is a modern parish church in Foligno composed of two geometric concrete volumes connected by a smaller linking element. The structure incorporates natural light through strategic openings that define its contemporary architectural character.
Following the 1997 earthquake in Umbria, the Italian Episcopal Conference selected Massimiliano Fuksas's design through a national competition. The building was constructed in 2001 and has shaped the urban landscape since.
The interior displays fourteen Stations of the Cross created by Mimmo Paladino, which shape the worship space. Enzo Cucchi designed the external Stele-Cross sculpture that defines how the building appears from the outside.
The building sits elevated from ground level and provides ample interior space for visitors to explore. Strategic window openings create brightness throughout, making it easy to see and move through the structure.
The structure follows a box-within-box concept where internal and external shells are separated by a gap. This separation allows filtered light to reach the interior spaces in an understated way.
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