Saint Maria Convent, completed in 1976, stands as a notable religious architecture project designed by Aoshima Design Office. Located in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, this facility serves dual purposes as both a residential dormitory and a convent space. The building exemplifies modern architectural design applied to sacred spaces, combining functional dormitory requirements with spiritual contemplation areas. Its construction during the post-war architectural renaissance in Japan reflects the era's approach to integrating contemporary design principles with traditional religious functions. The convent remains an important example of ecclesiastical modernism in the Nagoya region.