Natural forms and the curves of baroque architecture inspired Mario Cucinella architects‘ design of this organic-shaped church in Italy. Located in the Calabrian hill town of Mormanno, overlooking Pollino National Park, the new parish church of Santa Maria Goretti also features a cross incision on the front façade and a four-leaf clover plan. 

The project was awarded to Mario Cucinella architects following a competition organized by the Episcopal Conference of Italy (CEI), the national assembly of bishops. Construction began in 2015 and has been completed this year. The religious building is dedicated to the catholic church’s youngest saint, Saint Maria Goretti (1890-1902).