Why?
Many churches remain underutilized as secularization narratives dominate and Catholic Church membership declines. “Room for wonder” is an artistic experiment to reuse sacred spaces by both embracing and rethinking their purpose to embody the broader human quest for meaning in a new way.

What?
As a part of the project, “Calling” is a temporary art installation that blends call center interaction and theater within a church. It invites visitors to engage with the space while reflecting through secular spirituality and timeless personal questions in an explorative and open-ended setting.

How?
“Room for wonder» uses a combination of discursive design and service design to explore how churches can serve as alternative and secular urban environments for existential reflection, while co-existing with a functional church community. Activating these venues creates opportunities to reinterpret church spaces while addressing questions that might otherwise be overlooked in busy everyday life.

For whom?
The project is for seekers of meaning and reflection, local artists needing a space to co-create, and churches looking to re-examine their identities. Finally, for communities eager to reimagine churches in their neighborhoods as third places for dialogue, inspiration, and stories of otherness.

Impact
The project recognizes the human need for wonder and promotes the democratization of art. It stimulates discussions about repurposing sacred spaces to increase awareness of potential transformations for both institutions and individuals.