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Public Spaces, Places of Worship, Museums and Exhibition Spaces
Liturgical adaptation project
The liturgical adaptation of San Lorenzo Cathedral is based on a careful reading of the relationship between the new presbytery elements and the church’s historic architecture.
The design is guided by two key aspects: the scenographic role of the raised historic choir, which forms the architectural backdrop of the cathedral space; and the configuration of the interior decoration, organised in horizontal bands with geometric and floral motifs that highlight the rhythm of arches and pillars.
Materials and composition
The project reinterprets the theme of ornamental cladding in a contemporary way, drawing on the textile motif traditionally associated with sacred architecture. The altar, ambo and cathedra are made of layered stone bands, composed of nine different types of marble, in chromatic dialogue with the cathedral’s decorative system.
The result is a balanced composition that enhances the relationship between architecture, decoration and liturgical function.
Categories
Places of Worship
City
Alba (CN)
Nation
Italy
Status
Completed
Year
2009
Client
Diocese of Alba
Project Partners
Architect Massimiliano Valdinoci, Architect Andrea Cavicchioli, Architect Cristiano Cossu, Architect Andrea Ricci, Architect Ada Toni, Liturgist Goffredo Boselli, Artist Erich Demetz, Professor Francesca Flores D’Arcais
Key Points
- Liturgical adaptation of San Lorenzo Cathedral in Alba, including the reconfiguration of the presbytery.
- Design carefully integrated with the historic architecture and the cathedral’s interior decorative system.
- Construction supervision during the implementation of the new liturgical elements.
Expertise
Project team
Maicher Biagini
Categories
Places of Worship
City
Alba (CN)
Nation
Italy
Status
Completed
Year
2009
Client
Diocese of Alba
Project Partners
Architect Massimiliano Valdinoci, Architect Andrea Cavicchioli, Architect Cristiano Cossu, Architect Andrea Ricci, Architect Ada Toni, Liturgist Goffredo Boselli, Artist Erich Demetz, Professor Francesca Flores D’Arcais
Liturgical adaptation project
The liturgical adaptation of San Lorenzo Cathedral is based on a careful reading of the relationship between the new presbytery elements and the church’s historic architecture.
The design is guided by two key aspects: the scenographic role of the raised historic choir, which forms the architectural backdrop of the cathedral space; and the configuration of the interior decoration, organised in horizontal bands with geometric and floral motifs that highlight the rhythm of arches and pillars.
Materials and composition
The project reinterprets the theme of ornamental cladding in a contemporary way, drawing on the textile motif traditionally associated with sacred architecture. The altar, ambo and cathedra are made of layered stone bands, composed of nine different types of marble, in chromatic dialogue with the cathedral’s decorative system.
The result is a balanced composition that enhances the relationship between architecture, decoration and liturgical function.
Key Points
- Liturgical adaptation of San Lorenzo Cathedral in Alba, including the reconfiguration of the presbytery.
- Design carefully integrated with the historic architecture and the cathedral’s interior decorative system.
- Construction supervision during the implementation of the new liturgical elements.
Expertise
Project team
Maicher Biagini
