In McAllen, this sacred space draws from the region’s Spanish Colonial heritage, translating historic forms into a contemporary expression of faith. Corbels, semicircular arches, barrel vaults, campanulate parapets, shell niches and quatrefoil motifs are reinterpreted with depth and discipline. Subtractive openings carved from solid-appearing walls recall traditional adobe and masonry traditions, creating a sense of permanence and quiet reverence.