Santa Sofia is probably Padova’s most ancient church. It has a basilica plan with Romanesque-Gothic interior and Byzantine elements. Santa Sofia was built between the 11th and 12th centuries, perhaps on the remains of a pagan temple. The vault conserves a sacrificial stone and ruins of Roman foundations. The main front of the church is tilted slightly due to the soft soil. Miyamoto provided a peer review of the structure, and the church was renovated. The structures of the stone columns were strengthened using steel wires.
Location
Padua, Italy
Year
2010
Client
Parish of Santa Safia (Padua)
Size
1,500 SF
Project Cost
€ 1 Million, $1.4 Million
