church architecture and design (167 articles)
notre dame cathedral to be restored to its original state
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in light of the news, we round up the most intriguing proposals submitted by architects, designers, and artists during the past month.
in light of the news, we round up the most intriguing proposals submitted by architects, designers, and artists during the past month.
amaury dubois breathes life into french church with monumental street art fresco
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amaury dubois spent two months on the art piece, which he created all alone, by hand, using 5 brushes, before finalizing his work with spray-painting.
amaury dubois spent two months on the art piece, which he created all alone, by hand, using 5 brushes, before finalizing his work with spray-painting.
quakers center in melbourne features shifting circular worship space with skylight
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the circular space floats in the triangular plan as a traversable flexible boundary, which changes depending on the lighting conditions.
the circular space floats in the triangular plan as a traversable flexible boundary, which changes depending on the lighting conditions.
TSDS interior architects reuses timber waste with 'oikumene church' in indonesia
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the architectural concept is drawn from the 'rumah betang,' a traditional dwelling which takes the form of a long hall.
the architectural concept is drawn from the 'rumah betang,' a traditional dwelling which takes the form of a long hall.
architektur3 tops wooden church tower in germany with steep triangular roof
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the plan of the church tower is based on an equilateral triangle, which in christian mythology stands for the trinity.
the plan of the church tower is based on an equilateral triangle, which in christian mythology stands for the trinity.
MX13 adds minimalistic staircase to medieval church tower in the netherlands
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the staircase by MX13 stands autonomously and can be removed without leaving a trace.
the staircase by MX13 stands autonomously and can be removed without leaving a trace.
PIXEL's proposed 'salt chapel' pays homage to slovenia's salt harvesting heritage
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designed as part of a competition, the project aims to recreate the overall form of the traditional salt pan house in slovenia.
designed as part of a competition, the project aims to recreate the overall form of the traditional salt pan house in slovenia.
herzog & de meuron plans the 'autobahnkirche', switzerland's first motorway chapel
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the visible part of the chapel comprises four walls that appear to lean against each other.
the visible part of the chapel comprises four walls that appear to lean against each other.
nord architects designs community center and parish in CLT wood in denmark
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the large, open span of CLT accommodates the welcoming and flexible space, and connects the church to the city.
the large, open span of CLT accommodates the welcoming and flexible space, and connects the church to the city.
PLY+ wraps st mary chapel in curved brick shell with a woven pattern in the US
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its conical, patterned corner celebrates the position of the tabernacle.
its conical, patterned corner celebrates the position of the tabernacle.
santiago calatrava's greek orthodox church to restart construction at world trade center site
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the design, modeled after the hagia sophia and the church of the holy savior in istanbul, was unveiled in 2013.
the design, modeled after the hagia sophia and the church of the holy savior in istanbul, was unveiled in 2013.
francesco lipari proposes to top locri church in southern italy with undulating roof
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the project is defined by its dramatic canopy that features seven peaks.
the project is defined by its dramatic canopy that features seven peaks.
LOCALARCHITECTURE adds geometric extension to lausanne's new apostolic church
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a triangular opening forms the entrance to the new building.
a triangular opening forms the entrance to the new building.
studio minorormajor brings light into an abandoned church in south korea
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using windows, and their metaphorical gaze, the space has been envisioned to create dramatic experiences within the existing religious building.
using windows, and their metaphorical gaze, the space has been envisioned to create dramatic experiences within the existing religious building.
safdie architects reveals proposed design for abu dhabi's abrahamic family house
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the landmark project in the united arab emirates called for the design of a church, a mosque, and a synagogue.
the landmark project in the united arab emirates called for the design of a church, a mosque, and a synagogue.
group of young architects completes church of the penitent thief in bologna
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the main design element of the church of the penitent thief is a continuous crack running along the roof and splitting the shell to reveal the sky.
the main design element of the church of the penitent thief is a continuous crack running along the roof and splitting the shell to reveal the sky.
david adjaye designs church, mosque, and synagogue as part of multi-faith site in abu dhabi
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the site will serve as a community for inter-religious dialogue and exchange, nurturing the values of peaceful co-existence and acceptance.
the site will serve as a community for inter-religious dialogue and exchange, nurturing the values of peaceful co-existence and acceptance.
'grace light' illuminates san francisco cathedral with ephemeral atmosphere
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through grace light, the artists hope to create a space for contemplation, self-discovery, and healing.
through grace light, the artists hope to create a space for contemplation, self-discovery, and healing.
atelier wagner extends st.margaret's eltham church with black cantilevered canopy
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the architects have stitched together the church's disparate components into one complex.
the architects have stitched together the church's disparate components into one complex.
FCC arquitectura combines two curved walls for church in lagares, portugal
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the church sits on an elevated concrete platform.
the church sits on an elevated concrete platform.
atelier rzlbd sinks a circular void and 100 chapels for church in rwanda
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the chapel is placed in excavated earth, so that from the outside it is not visible, and from the inside only the sky can be seen.
the chapel is placed in excavated earth, so that from the outside it is not visible, and from the inside only the sky can be seen.
meck architekten wraps sculptural munich church in white ceramic tiles
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the tiled façade produces a manifold refraction of light due to its irregular geometry.
the tiled façade produces a manifold refraction of light due to its irregular geometry.
S-AR builds small chapel in mexico using rough concrete and timber planks
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a second, arched structure envelopes the oratory's interior.
a second, arched structure envelopes the oratory's interior.
KEI SASAKI / INTERMEDIA uses a traditional construction technique to form church in japan
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the central worshipping space is characterized by the wooden lattice that is shaped as the symbol of the konkokyo religion.
the central worshipping space is characterized by the wooden lattice that is shaped as the symbol of the konkokyo religion.
gaudi's unfinished sagrada familia gets building permit after 137 years
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the permit, granted on friday, allows construction to continue with a projected completion date of 2026.
the permit, granted on friday, allows construction to continue with a projected completion date of 2026.
vincent callebaut proposes to unite notre dame's nave, roof, and spire with glass canopy
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inspired by biomimicry, the design hopes to establish a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.
inspired by biomimicry, the design hopes to establish a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.
how a video game could help rebuild the notre dame cathedral
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level designer caroline miousse helped to accurately depict the structure in video game 'assassin's creed' back in 2014.
level designer caroline miousse helped to accurately depict the structure in video game 'assassin's creed' back in 2014.
notre dame cathedral to be rebuilt following fire. here is how you can help
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overnight, 400 firefighters battled the flames which engulfed the 800-year-old oak timbers and eventually the main spire.
overnight, 400 firefighters battled the flames which engulfed the 800-year-old oak timbers and eventually the main spire.
