Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Carmona, Arabella R. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Shared Sanctuaries: A Retirement Facility for Aging Priests and a Community Retreat Complex for the Diocese of Novaliches |
| Date Issued | March 2026 |
| Abstract | The Philippines, as a predominantly Catholic country, faces the growing challenge of supporting an aging clergy amidst limited retirement infrastructure and diminishing spaces for spiritual retreat. Many elderly priests continue to live in parish rectories or remain active in ministry despite declining health, highlighting the lack of dedicated facilities that address their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. At the same time, rapid urbanization in Metro Manila has reduced access to contemplative environments for the wider community. This study proposes Shared Sanctuaries: A Retirement and Community Retreat Complex for Aging Priests in the Diocese of Novaliches, an integrated architectural model that combines eldercare with retreat functions. Guided by a mixed-methods approach, including site analysis and stakeholder interviews, the project develops a design framework centered on age-sensitive planning, dual-use programming, and contextual architectural strategies. The concept of “light as faith made visible” is expressed through a solar cloister system and courtyard network, which enhance natural lighting, ventilation, and spiritual experience while promoting sustainability. The resulting design fosters dignity in aging, supports continued pastoral engagement, and provides accessible spaces for community retreat. Ultimately, the study demonstrates how architecture can bridge eldercare and sacred space, offering a holistic, culturally responsive solution that strengthens spiritual continuity and community well-being in an urban context. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Architecture |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Spiritual retreat centers--Novaliches; Retirement--Novaliches; Retirement—Religious aspects; Retired clergy--Novaliches |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Access Permission : Open Access