The structure leans approximately 25m over its total height, a gesture reminiscent of a graceful, torsional movement of the human torso.
Its exterior immediately establishes its identity with a dramatic sloping concrete roof paired with slender steel-framed windows that forms a sculptural silhouette as it stands confidently yet harmoniously within the landscape.
Positioned at the core of this spatial arrangement is a multi-functional amphitheatre, which plays a key role in shaping communal life.
Mud, straw and bamboo were directly sourced from the natural surroundings, while bricks and tin sheets were manufactured nearby using regionally available resources.
The Holy Redeemer Church and Community Centre in La Laguna, designed by Spanish architect Fernando Menis, has been awarded the prestigious title of World Building of the Year 2025 at the World Architecture Festival (WAF).
The Tower of Jesus Christ is the last of the basilica’s planned 18 spires and is scheduled to reach its full height of 172m by 2026.
According to the study, the primary driver behind this projected increase is the industry’s dependence on material-related inputs, particularly carbon intensive materials such as cement, bricks and metals.
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