MEXICO CITY MONASTERY
FOURTH YEAR STUDENT
Mexico City is the largest city in the world and also one of its most ancient. First being established as a capital by the Aztecs, this dormant volcano basin has seen the rise of Colonial Spain, the unification of the United States of Mexico and now the complexities of modern times. Within the bustling metropolis of towers, squares, museums, markets and neighborhoods, we also find quiet contemplative churches, monasteries and other sacred spaces. How does one properly situate an introspective community of monks into the heart of a vibrant retail core? How does the monastery respond to the solitary life yet bring ministry to the city in its midst?  Return to Portfolio Home
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