church architecture and design (110 articles)
förstberg ling designs a lighthouse-modeled church for a competition entry in finland
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förstberg ling's proposal would replace the former, burnt down, church and the design consists of three main parts -- the steeple, the basilica and the parish hall.
förstberg ling's proposal would replace the former, burnt down, church and the design consists of three main parts -- the steeple, the basilica and the parish hall.
messner architects situates its newly renovated saint joseph chapel in the alpine woods
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the prevailing 'genius loci', latin for 'the spirit of the place', is strikingly expressed through messner architects' catchphrase 'church in the woods'.
the prevailing 'genius loci', latin for 'the spirit of the place', is strikingly expressed through messner architects' catchphrase 'church in the woods'.
lebanon's latest st. rafqa church adopts le corbusier's architectural principals
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organic in form and in material, the church is a direct derivation of le corbusier's notre dame du haut - with principles of purity, openness and most of all, modernist »
organic in form and in material, the church is a direct derivation of le corbusier's notre dame du haut - with principles of purity, openness and most of all, modernist radicality.
alphaville's church in suzuka recalls the form of the region's mountain ranges
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the project has been completed for the japanese city's growing catholic population who come to work at honda's nearby car factory.
the project has been completed for the japanese city's growing catholic population who come to work at honda's nearby car factory.
kikuma watanabe designs a movable wooden shinto shrine in the mountains of kochi
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the frontal area houses the inhabitants and the worshipers while the rear shrine is set in the forest.
the frontal area houses the inhabitants and the worshipers while the rear shrine is set in the forest.
town and concrete's green chapel in the woods is made of spheres
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with mobility in mind, the typical furniture needed for a chapel has been reduced to its simplest form.
with mobility in mind, the typical furniture needed for a chapel has been reduced to its simplest form.
tezuka architects constructs timber church of eaves in japan
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like its name suggests, natural light streams from all four sides of the chapel creating a constantly changing setting depending on the time of day.
like its name suggests, natural light streams from all four sides of the chapel creating a constantly changing setting depending on the time of day.
james kerwin's photographic series showcases the forgotten churches of europe
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james kerwin exhibits the derelict churches, chapels and religious buildings in wales, england, france, portugal, italy and poland.
james kerwin exhibits the derelict churches, chapels and religious buildings in wales, england, france, portugal, italy and poland.
elisa valero's concrete church in southern spain references ancient christian temples
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situated south of andalucia’s sierra nevada mountain range, the project is defined by a slender tower that emerges from the cuboid building below.
situated south of andalucia’s sierra nevada mountain range, the project is defined by a slender tower that emerges from the cuboid building below.
innauer matt's tiny alpine chapel is perched along a scenic austrian meadow
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traditional austrian oratories are spaces for the celebration of masses and the consecration of farmers and their livestock.
traditional austrian oratories are spaces for the celebration of masses and the consecration of farmers and their livestock.
tezuka architects' circular building is both a kindergarten and chapel
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a total of 20,000 pieces of cedar wood has been used in the construction of this duo-function building in japan.
a total of 20,000 pieces of cedar wood has been used in the construction of this duo-function building in japan.
riku ikegaya's steel-pipe scaffolding installation revamps st. elisabeth church in berlin
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riku ikegaya’s ‘nested churches’ installation pays tribute to famed architect karl friedrich schinkel’s st. elisabeth church in berlin.
riku ikegaya’s ‘nested churches’ installation pays tribute to famed architect karl friedrich schinkel’s st. elisabeth church in berlin.
M2FT proposes a vertical multi-faith building in senegal
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M2FT reflects on religious architecture by providing a powerful meaning on creating spaces for the divulgation of the precepts.
M2FT reflects on religious architecture by providing a powerful meaning on creating spaces for the divulgation of the precepts.
neri & hu completes suzhou chapel as a floating white box in china
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guided by material and texture, the monolithic exterior deliberately conceals the building's internal program.
guided by material and texture, the monolithic exterior deliberately conceals the building's internal program.
okuda san miguel colorizes the international church of cannabis with hallucinatory scenes
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in denver, the artist has painted a series of surreal scenarios across the 100-year-old spiritual space.
in denver, the artist has painted a series of surreal scenarios across the 100-year-old spiritual space.
the sanctuary of meritxell: ricardo bofill's restored romanesque church in andorra
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almost the entire building was destroyed by fire in 1972 before being restored by bofill and his team six years later.
almost the entire building was destroyed by fire in 1972 before being restored by bofill and his team six years later.
federico ochoa constructs rhomboidal chapel in argentina using domestic materials
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dedicated to one of argentina's first saints, the chapel is brightly illuminated by an opening in the ceiling that remains out of sight.
dedicated to one of argentina's first saints, the chapel is brightly illuminated by an opening in the ceiling that remains out of sight.
hariri pontarini architects completes torqued bahá’í temple of south america
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comprising nine torqued wings, the structure is set within the foothills of the andes mountains, bordering the metropolis of santiago.
comprising nine torqued wings, the structure is set within the foothills of the andes mountains, bordering the metropolis of santiago.
a look inside kendrick kellogg's hoshino stone church in japan
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built in 1988, the stone chapel is an early work of organic architecture built of local stone and concrete, with concentric arches and skylights that form an otherworldly »
built in 1988, the stone chapel is an early work of organic architecture built of local stone and concrete, with concentric arches and skylights that form an otherworldly sanctuary.
NOMOstudio envisions a multidimensional church in copenhagen
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the architects capture the essence of a traditional church while integrating social spaces that go beyond religion.
the architects capture the essence of a traditional church while integrating social spaces that go beyond religion.
MAYU architects+ installs feather-like façade to church in taiwan
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the aluminum screens are a subtle nod to an eagle; the feather-like nature of the façade influenced by orientating each panel with help from the fibonacci sequence.
the aluminum screens are a subtle nod to an eagle; the feather-like nature of the façade influenced by orientating each panel with help from the fibonacci sequence.
BNKR arquitectura shares new photos of the sunset chapel in the acapulco hills
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made of concrete, mimicking the nature of the granite stones that dot the landscape, the sunset chapel elevates an altar above the ground enjoying views and a daily sunset.
made of concrete, mimicking the nature of the granite stones that dot the landscape, the sunset chapel elevates an altar above the ground enjoying views and a daily sunset.
steyn studio's bosjes chapel in south africa is crowned with a sculptural roof canopy
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the building's form mirrors the outline of the surrounding mountains, while simultaneously referencing the region's distinctive cape dutch architecture.
the building's form mirrors the outline of the surrounding mountains, while simultaneously referencing the region's distinctive cape dutch architecture.
pablo millán's minimal chapel in seville is defined by radiant light and white surfaces
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devoid of any unnecessary ornamentation, the space uses illumination and materiality to enable parishioners to feel an uplifting spiritual connection.
devoid of any unnecessary ornamentation, the space uses illumination and materiality to enable parishioners to feel an uplifting spiritual connection.
NAP architects completes aluminum-clad sayama forest chapel
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forming part of the sayama lakeside cemetery, the forest chapel provides a non-denominational space for prayer amidst the trees.
forming part of the sayama lakeside cemetery, the forest chapel provides a non-denominational space for prayer amidst the trees.
OOPEAA completes copper-wrapped suvela chapel in finland
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six years since the design process began, the finalized project featuring a shimmering envelope unites the varied volumes of the building.
six years since the design process began, the finalized project featuring a shimmering envelope unites the varied volumes of the building.
john mcaslan + partners builds a cathedral in kenya with a soaring roof canopy
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the scheme features an inclined clay-tiled roof as well as a dramatically ascending interior volume.
the scheme features an inclined clay-tiled roof as well as a dramatically ascending interior volume.
héctor fernández elorza transforms a 17th century spanish chapel into local cultural centre
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the project demonstrates a subtle and unobtrusive renovation to an abandoned chapel in jarandilla de la vera.
the project demonstrates a subtle and unobtrusive renovation to an abandoned chapel in jarandilla de la vera.
