How have exercise spaces changed since the mid-20th century? Following European thinkers' critique of their industrialization, this project explores the link between Catholic spaces and sports, examining how cultural changes impact bodies and everyday lives. Could sports culture operate like the Catholic Church? The research delves into sports under structures similar to the Church, engaging with the El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to identify parallel mechanisms and analyze hidden biopolitics.
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MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO / A two-headed interdisciplinary project exploring how sports spaces integrate practical elements from the Catholic religion (2019)
This study argues that comprehending the practice of sports within a cultural context provides insight into the broader everyday framework that individuals navigate. The project is organized around a series of interventions aimed at challenging conventional norms, particularly concerning architectural heritage and tourism in Northwest Spain.
The suggested program is a fictional sports center. This program would articulate a new body-space interaction, transitioning from the Catholic landmark. The proposal is strongly rooted in the structure of The Way of Saint James, a pre-existing context in which physical practice and spiritual expansion coexist.
