Divine Inspiration: 15 Spiritual Spaces

In honor of those celebrating Easter Sunday, we’ve compiled a list of the most breathtaking places of worship from our Religious Architecture Pinterest board. From vast, open halls, to intimate places of prayer and contemplation, these works are sure to spark your appreciation for divine architecture. See them in all their glory, after the break...

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Kuokkala Church / Lassila Hirvilammi

Kuokkala Church / Lassila Hirvilammi © Jussi Tianen


San Giovanni Church / Studio Zermani e Associati

San Giovanni Church / Studio Zermani e Associatti © Mauro Davoli


Interior Remodeling of St. Moritz Church / John Pawson

Interior Remodeling of St. Moritz Church / John Pawson © Hufton + Crow


Chapel in Villeaceron / S.M.A.O.

Chapel in Villeaceron / S.M.A.O © Hisao Suzuki


Saint Benedict Chapel / Peter Zumthor- Photographed by Felipe Camus

Saint Benedict Chapel / Peter Zumthor © Felipe Camus


Reading Between the Lines / Gijs Van Vaerenbergh

Reading Between the Lines / Gijs Van Vaerenbergh © Filip Dujardin


USAFA Cadet Chapel / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

USAFA Cadet Chapel / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill © Balthazar Korab


Crematorium Baumshulenweg / Shultes Frank Architeckten

Crematorium Baumschulenweg / Shultes Frank Architeckten © Mattias Hamrén


Church of the Light / Tadao Ando

Church of the Light / Tadao Ando © Naoya Fujii


Cardboard Cathedral / Shigeru Ban

Cardboard Cathedral / Shigeru Ban © Bridgit Anderson


Froeyland Orstad Church / LINK Arkitektur AS

Froeyland Orstad Church / LINK Arkitektur AS © Hundven-Clements Photography


Cistercian Abbey Church / Cunningham Architects

Cistercian Abbey Church / Cunningham Architects © James F. Wilson


Holy Redeemer Church / Menis Arquitectos

Holy Redeemer Church / Menis Arquitectos


Saint Martin Church / Jean Dorian- Photographed by Fabrice Fouillet

Saint Martin Church / Jean Dorian © Fabrice Fouillet


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Cite: Connor Walker. "Divine Inspiration: 15 Spiritual Spaces" 20 Apr 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/497857/divinely-inspired-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

Kamppi Chapel of Silence / K2S Architects

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