Parish Hall

The Diocese of Brownsville has given approval for Mata-Garcia Architects LLP to commence work on the Construction Document Phase for the San Cristobal Magallanes y Companeros Parish Hall. The Master Plan, at Sharyland Plantation, calls for a parish hall (Phase 1), a parish church (Phase 2), a chapel/columbarium (Phase 3) and a parish school/rectory (Phase 4). We look forward to working with Father Ignacio and his Parish Council on this long awaited project. Construction is due to start November 2012.  

The west elevation uses brick detailing from the historical Oblate Novitiate at La Lomita on the entry portal and wainscot. Cementitious panels, a continuous clerestory and metal tube arches complete the contempory twist on the historical elements.

The Master Plan uses a courtyard to provide a communal space for the complex; the parish church (left), the parish school/office/store (center) and parish hall (right). The parish rectory is at the lower right corner of the property.Parking will be located off of Santa Ingracia Road.

Interior and exterior sketches of the proposed parish hall.