ASA JOURNAL 14/2023

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Only 20 kilometers from the Myanmar border, in
Thailand’s Tak province in Umphang district, Indonesian
priest Reynaldo Tardielly was determined
to build a religious structure that would serve not
only as a sacred ground for the Christian faith but
also as a spiritual hub for members of the local
Karen community.
Spanish architect Francisco Garcia Moro faced a
challenge while designing and building St. Xavier’s
Oratory about figuring out how to create a religious
building that locals could relate to and understand
through architecture that resonates with people’s
perceptions and ways of life. The architect chose
to decode the beauty of Thai vernacular architecture
with a design concept that drew influence
from local homes and craftsmanship elements
inherited and created by local builders.
Situated on waterside land in the middle of forestland,
the oratory was designed to exist in harmony
and humility with nature while still possessing the
characteristics of a community center. Nature plays
an important part in the spatial experience of the
building and is incorporated as the highlight of the
spatial program.