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Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
Saint Mattew's Church
USA 1983, (8')


This video reveals the overall organization of the Saint Matthew's Church (Pacific Palisades, California) in which the spacial layout and structure supports the intimate as well as grand proportions sought together by the parish and its architect. The viewer begins at the bell tower and proceeds to the entrance by walking under a pergola and past a colorful garden. Passing through the vestible doors the nave of the church unfolds until pausing at a view of the altar and all of its splendor. Natural light is balanced by incandescent light making aware the various elements that contribute to feelings of peace, love, joy, and spiritual strength. The viewer is invited to gaze at such elements in detail before being mesmerized by the power of nature, and thrust through a window outdoors. Once outside there are different spaces to discover and enjoy. The bell tower appears again but this time from a different angle to confirm the viewer's sense of direction and reinforce a sense of place.

Il video presenta la Saint Matthew's Church realizzata dallo studio californiano Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners nel 1983 a Pacific Palisades in California. Attraverso un percorso all'interno e all'esterno della chiesa vengono sottolineati l'inserimento nella natura, l'uso della luce e i dettagli del progetto.