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Architects: Oscar NiemeyerYear: 1960Photographs: Wikimedia Commons, Brasilia, Edson Junior, Gustavo Leighton, Filipe Coelho, Matheus Natan, Gezer Amorim, City: BrasiliaCountry: Brazil The Cathedral of Brasília, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, is a powerful architectural statement in the heart of the planned city of Brasília, and one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the world. Completed in …
Architects: GROUP AArea: 250 m²Year: 2016Photography: DigidaanLead Architects: Maarten van BremenProject Team: Jos Overmars, Engin Kinsiz, Ajay Saini, Bahar AkkocluContractor: Bouwbedrijf van SchaikStructural Engineering: Breed Integrated DesignTent Construction Consultant: Tentech BVClient: Municipality AmstelveenCity: AmsterdamCountry: Netherlands The Zorgvlied Crematorion, designed by GROUP A in Amsterdam, transforms traditional cremation rituals by allowing mourners to accompany the deceased …
Architects: BNKR / Bunker ArquitecturaArea: 120 m²Year: 2011Photography: Esteban SuárezCity: AcapulcoCountry: Mexico Sunset Chapel, designed by BNKR Arquitectura in Acapulco, Mexico, contrasts life and death through its material choices and architectural form. Completed in 2011, the chapel is strategically elevated to offer unobstructed views, particularly aligning with the equinox sunsets. Its design mimics a boulder …
Architects: LOCALARCHITECTURE, Danilo MondadaYear: 2008Photography: Milo KellerConstruction: IBOIS EPFLClient: Institution des Diaconnesses de St-LoupCity: PompaplesCountry: Switzerland The Temporary Chapel for the Deaconesses of St-Loup, designed by LOCALARCHITECTURE and Danilo Mondada in Switzerland, provided a worship space during the 2008 renovation of the community’s motherhouse. Constructed using timber panels based on advanced computer-generated designs, the chapel …
Architects: Maroun Lahoud ArchitecteArea: 850 m²Year: 2016Photography: Courtesy of Maroun LahoudProject Team: Salam Geha, Dany AjouzCivil Engineer: Bureau International de GenieContractor: Maalouf Contracting and TradingElectro-Mechanical Engineer: EMPROJECTAcoustics: Pierre GearaProject Owner: Ministry of Displaced PersonsCity: BrihCountry: Lebanon St. Elie Church, a religious project by Maroun Lahoud, was completed in 2016 in Brih, Lebanon, and serves as …
Architects: BNKRArea: 170 m²Year: 2013Photographs: Jaime NavarroLighting: Noriegga Illuminadores, Ricardo Noriegga, Santiago BautistaMEP: MmasXpresiones, Sylvia RomanMechanical Installations: MmasXpresiones, Sylvia RomanPartner In Charge: Esteban SuarezTeam Design: Emelio Barjau, Jaime Sol, Jorge Alcantar, Christian Morales, Gloria Castillo, Montserrat Escobar, Marcell Ibarrola, Fernando Maya, Marco Maycotte, Daniel AguilarStructure: Juan Felipe HerediaCity: CuernavacaCountry: Mexico The Ecumenical Chapel by BNKR …
Architects: Tokujin YoshiokaYear: 2015Photographs: Yasutake Kondo, Tokujin YoshiokaCity: KyotoCountry: Japan KOU-AN Glass Tea House, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, explores the Japanese perception of nature through the reinterpretation of the traditional tea ceremony. The project began with the 2002 Transparent Japanese House concept, later evolving into a glass teahouse, and was presented at Glasstress 2011. In …
Architects: JAJA ArchitectsArea: 1600 m²Year: 2021Photographs: Sindre Ellingsen, Coast StudioDesign Team: Jakob Christensen, Jan Tanaka, Kathrin Gimmel, Stephen Dietz-Hodgson, Sam De Boever, Kaspar Dettinger, Sara Patriksson, Pawel FurmanowskiClient: Sola MunicipalityCountry: Norway Sola Church, a new community and spiritual hub in Sola, Norway, has transformed the town’s identity by offering a multifunctional gathering space. Positioned at …
Architects: Roseta Vaz Monteiro Arquitectos: Roseta Vaz Monteiro Arquitectos – Francisco Vaz Monteiro, Filipa RosetaYear: 2009Photographs: Joao MorgadoManufacturers: Geberit, Reggiani, Sika, Technal, Dow Building Solutions, Mediclinics, Saint-Gobain, Abet Laminati, Amkel, BASWA acoustic, Cinca, Hormann, Imperalum, Plaka, Sanindusa, Tarkett, VMZINC, VicaimaTown: EstorilCountry: Portugal Boa Nova Church, designed by Roseta Vaz Monteiro Arquitectos in Estoril, Cascais, Portugal, …
Architects: Messner ArchitectsArea: 500 m²Year: 2017Photographs: Davide Perbellini, Courtesy of Messner ArchitectsManufacturers: Gematherm, Kerakoll, RIWEGAArchitects In Charge: David Messner, Verena MessnerLocation: Ritten, Province of Bolzano, South TyrolCountry: Italy Saint Joseph in the Woods church, designed by Messner Architects in Ritten, South Tyrol, Italy, underwent renovation in 2017 to enhance its spiritual and architectural appeal. Situated …
Architects: Carlo ScarpaArea: 2,200 m²Year: 1968-1979Photography: Trevor Patt, Mili Sánchez Azcona, Filippo Poli, Liam Wyatt (Wittylama)Client: Onorina BrionCommission: Onorina Tomasin-BrionLocation: San Vito d’Altivole, TrevisoCountry: Italy Brion Tomb, also known as the Brion Sanctuary and Brion-Vega Tomb, is a commemorative monument designed by Carlo Scarpa in San Vito d’Altivole, Treviso, Italy as the burial ground of the Brion family. …
Architects: Manuel Herz ArchitectsArea: 2,500 m²Year: 2010Photography: Iwan BaanLead Architect: Manuel HerzLandscaping: Harald HeimzConstruction Design: Elitsa Lacaze, Hania Michalska, Michael Scheuvens, Peter SandmannConcept Design: Cornelia Redeker, Sven Röttger, Sonja StarkeStructural Engineering: Arup GmbH (Mainz)Electrical Engineering: K. Dörflinger GmbH (Cologne)Client: Jewish Community MainzCity: MainzCountry: Germany The Jewish Community Center Mainz, designed by Manuel Herz Architects in …
Architects: Gottfried Böhm Year: 1968Photography: Laurian Ghinitoiu, Yuri PalminProgram / Use / Building Function: Churches, Monastery, Memorial CenterCity: VelbertCountry: Germany Neviges Mariendom designed by Gottfried Böhm in Velbert, Germany transformed a historical pilgrimage site with its monumental concrete structure, accommodating a significant influx of visitors post-World War II. Completed in 1968, the cathedral reflects Modernist …
Architects: Ricardo Bofill Year: 1978Photography: Courtesy of Ricardo Bofill, Lluis CarbonellCity: CanilloCountry: Andorra Santuario de Meritxell, or Maritxell Sanctuary, a religious building designed by Ricardo Bofill in Canillo, Andorra, was rebuilt after a fire in 1972. Integrating modern techniques with historical Romanesque imagery, the sanctuary is a key cultural and spiritual site, housing the image …
Architects: Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMAArea: 8164 m²Year: 2012Photographs: Namgoong SunElectrical Engineer: Hangil EngineeringStructure Engineer: Eun Structural EngineeringConstruction: Gangson Construction.Mechanical Engineer: Jusung ENG,Client: Erum ChurchCity: Yongin-siCountry: South Korea Erum Church, designed by Lee Eunseok and Atelier KOMA, revitalizes an abandoned sloped site in Suji-gu, Youngin-gu. This innovative structure features large concrete panels shielding the sanctuary …
Architects: Leeko StudioArea: 700 m²Year: 2017Photographs: Runzi Zhu, Zhi XiaDesign Team: Yikao Li, Zhuli Li, Dianxin JiaInterior Design: Xunjun XvLighting Design: Lei PangThe Client: Catholic Church of LiulinCity: LvliangCountry: China Liulin Catholic Church, designed by Leeko Studio, embodies the intersection of modern architectural concepts and traditional values. Located in a small Central Chinese town, the …
Architects: NAMELESS ArchitectureArea: 3095 m²Year: 2013Photographs: Rohspace / NAMELESSStructural Consultant: Mido Structural ConsultantsMechanical Consultant: One EngineeringClient: RockWon ChurchArchitect-in-Charge: Unchung Na, Sorae YooCollaborating Architect: Jplus, Jungtaek Lim, Hwataek JungCity: Namyangju-siCountry: South Korea RW Concrete Church, designed by NAMELESS Architecture, is located in Byeollae, near northeast Seoul, Korea. The church integrates simple volumes and concrete to create …
Architects: Vector ArchitectsArea: 455 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Shengliang Su, Arch-Exist, Hao Chen, Zaiye StudioLighting Consultant: TORYO International Lighting Design (Beijing) CenterAcoustic Consultant: JH Theatre Architecture Design Consulting CompanyConstruction Contractor: Jiangsu Jiangdu Construction GroupPrincipal Architect: Gong DongProject Architects: Liangliang Zhao, Shida LiuDesign Management: Han Zhang, Jinteng LiSite Architects: Zihao Zeng, Yeqian TanProject Team: Zihao Zeng, Mofei Li, …
Wayfarers Chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright in the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is set for disassembly due to landslide risks. The chapel, known for its integration with nature through large glass panels, has been closed to the public since February due to accelerated geological movement. The Portuguese Bend area’s landslide, the largest and fastest-moving in the …
Architects: Cristian YazigiArea: 12 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Pablo CasalsLead Architect: Cristian YazigiEngineering and Construction: Oscar Heresmann – Hinco Heresmann Ingenieria y ConstrucciónStone Sculptor: Oscar PlandiuraQuarrier: Juan VergaraStructural Calculations: Alex PoppExcavation: Willie GodoySite Management: Juan RodriguezConstruction Site Assistance: Ramon PichumanCity: RecoletaCountry: Chile Mausoleum for Two, a memorial project designed by Cristian Yazigi in Recoleta, Chile, transforms a …
Architects: PLY+ ArchitectsArea: 304 m² (3274 ft²)Year: 2018Photography: Adam Smith, Jeffrey Kilmer, Jason KeenProject Team: Andrew Wolking, Masataka Yoshikawa, Yibo Jiao, Yusi Zha, Arvin Yu, Annabelle Guan, Jiashi Yu, Michie Nimsombun, Markus Boynton, Maggie Shao, Dinghao ZhouConstruction Manager: Granger ConstructionAcoustics Consultant: ArcgeometerLighting Consultant: IlluminartMEP Engineer: IMEG Corp.Structural Engineer: SDI StructuresCity: LivoniaCountry: Michigan St Mary Mercy …
Architects: Carrier Johnson + CultureArea: 600 ft²Year: 2008Photographs: Lawrence Anderson PhotographyElectrical Engineering: Elen ConsultingStructural Engineering: KPFF EngineersCivil Engineering: Michael Baker InternationalPrincipal In Charge: Gordon Carrier, FAIADesign Principal: Ray VarelaDesigner: Alex GutierrezGeneral Contractor: Bycor General ContractorsCity: San DiegoCountry: United States Point Loma Nazarene University Chapel, a spiritual building designed at the campus of Point Loma Nazarene …
Architects: AM ArquitecturaArea: 55 m²Year: 2023Manufacturers: Lamitech, Arauco, TopwoodLead Architect: Rodrigo Araya ManzaneresCollaborating Architect / Details: Felipe SandovalCollaborating Architect / Regulatory: Carolina CárdenasLighting Project: Katerina JofreCity: OsornoCountry: Chile The Osorno Lutheran Temple, a place of worship designed for the Corporación de Beneficencia de Osorno (Clínica Alemana Osorno) in Los Lagos, Chile, reflects the harmonious blend …
Architects: Giorgia Colombo Architetto, Grazzini TonazziniArea: 10 m²Year: 2023Photography: Grazzini Tonazzini, Giorgia Colombo ArchitettoArchitecture and Engineering: Michele Grazzini, Andrea Tonazzini, Giorgia ColomboCity: StazzemaCountry: Italy In the picturesque setting of Farnocchia, a village nestled within the mountains of Italy, a new architectural landmark emerges through the construction of a small chapel, designed by Giorgia Colombo Architetto …
Architects: LestudioarchitectsArea: 175 m²Year: 2021Photography: Hoang LeManufacturers: AlisLead Architect: Hoang LeLighting Consultants: Alis LightingSchematic Design: Dung PhamVisualization: Linh MaiCountry: VietnamConstruction: Religious ArchitectureCity: Bình Lục DistrictProvince: Hà Nam The temple project by Lestudioarchitects in Vietnam’s Hà Nam province is a religious architecture project that intertwines religious symbolism and natural landscapes along a north-south axis termed the …
Architects: Miguel OrtegoArea: 41 m²Year: 2018Photography: Cortesía de Miguel OrtegoArchitect In Charge: Miguel OrtegoWork And Management Team: Jorge OrtegoBuilder: Jorge BaliénClient: Coopescrevi de San Gregorio Ltda.City: San GregorioCountry: Argentina In 2018, architect Miguel Ortego spearheaded a nuanced architectural intervention at the entrance of Casa Velatoria in San Gregorio, Argentina. This project, although compact in scale …
Architects: K2S Architects LtdArea: 1,533 m²Year: 2021Photography: Tuomas UusheimoHVAC Engineering: Insinööritoimisto Granlund Oy phase 1, Insinööritoimisto J.Koivusaari Ky, Jaakko Koivusaari phase 2Structural Design: A-insinöörit Oy phase 1, Koparak Oy Ismo Kovalainen phase 2Electrical Engineering: Insinööritoimisto Granlund Oy phase 1, Vallaistusperiaatteet Granlund Oy Tanja Silvennoinen phase 1, Sweco Talotekniikka Oy Jarmo Hintsala phase 2Lead Architect/Partner: Kimmo …
Architects: BatlleiroigArea: 1064 m²Year: 2022Photography: DEL RIO BANILead Architects: Enric Batlle Durany, Joan Roig i Duran, Albert Gil Margalef, Helena Salvadó Giné, Anna Lloret PapaseitArchitecture Team: Maria Comas Giménez, Manuel Pedraz Salas, Paula Lladonosa Farré, Marc Ruiz Llorente, Livia Valentini, Laura Florentín AragónLandscape: Joan Batlle BlayTechnical Architect: Diana Calicó Soler, Marc Torrella Mayol, Gemma Ramon …
Architects: CubeinsideArea: 464 m²Year: 2023Photography: Asif Salman, Khandaker Ashifuzzaman RajonManufacturers: Bangladesh Thai Aluminum, Crown Cement, Mirpur Ceramic, Nasir Glass, RAKLead Architects: Khandaker Ashifuzzaman Rajon, Shakhawat Hossain RockyElectrical Consultants: Thermo AmbientLighting Designers: Platform SolutionsAssociate Architect: Mehri FarnazConstruction Supervisors: Anis Khan Shanto, Abdullah Al JaberStructure Engineer: Amimul EhsanMEP & HVAC Consultant: Amimul EhsanCity: KalkiniCountry: Bangladesh Located in …
Korso Church and office building (1962) were designed by Olli Kuusi..
Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, a collaboration between two young Belgian architects have built a see-through church in the Belgian region of Haspengouw. The church is a part of the Z-OUT project of Z33, house for contemporary art based in Hasselt, Belgium.
In less than a year a protestant church together with a sanctuary, a church hall and supplementary spaces was built in the centre of the Lower Austrian town Hainburg, at the site of a predecessor church that doesn’t exist anymore since the 17th century.
