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JA Curve Church / ZIP Partners Architecture

JA Curve Church / ZIP Partners Architecture - Churches, FacadeJA Curve Church / ZIP Partners Architecture - Churches, FacadeJA Curve Church / ZIP Partners Architecture - Churches, Garden, FacadeJA Curve Church / ZIP Partners Architecture - Churches, Table, ChairJA Curve Church / ZIP Partners Architecture - More Images+ 22

Churches
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Jeju-si, South Korea

Light Matters: Sacred Spaces

The use of light can lead to very diverse feelings: a ray of sunlight calls attention; glare overpowers; the nocturnal sky fascinates, while a dense dark forest arouses fear. Religions have made use of these experiences to convey the mystic aspects of their respective deities — accordingly, so too do their erected buildings.

After the break, an exploration of the different approaches for using light as a vehicle of symbolic meaning and spiritual experience in religious spaces.

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Plaza Mariana / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise

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Square, Churches, auditorium
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Mexico City, Mexico
  • Architects: FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  68000 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2010
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Kuraray, Imperquimia

St. James Cathedral Centre / architectsAlliance

St. James Cathedral Centre / architectsAlliance - Renovation, Facade, CityscapeSt. James Cathedral Centre / architectsAlliance - Renovation, FacadeSt. James Cathedral Centre / architectsAlliance - Renovation, FacadeSt. James Cathedral Centre / architectsAlliance - Renovation, Door, FacadeSt. James Cathedral Centre / architectsAlliance - More Images+ 17

Religious Architecture, Community center, Renovation
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Toronto, Canada

Restoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick

Restoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick - Interior Design, Facade, Column, Arch, Beam
© Eugeni Pons
Chapel, Renovation, Interior Design
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Brihuega, Spain

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RW Concrete Church / NAMELESS Architecture

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Churches
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Namyangju-si, South Korea

100 Walls Church / CAZA

100 Walls Church / CAZA - Churches100 Walls Church / CAZA - Exterior Photography, Churches, Cityscape100 Walls Church / CAZA - Interior Photography, Churches, Facade100 Walls Church / CAZA - Interior Photography, Churches, Facade100 Walls Church / CAZA - More Images+ 9

Churches
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Cebu City, Philippines
  • Architects: CAZA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  8924 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Neulsam Church / Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMA

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Churches
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Gwangmyeong-si, South Korea

Funeral Parlor / Muñoz Miranda Architects

Funeral Parlor / Muñoz Miranda Architects - Burial , Facade, DoorFuneral Parlor / Muñoz Miranda Architects - Burial , Stairs, FacadeFuneral Parlor / Muñoz Miranda Architects - Burial Funeral Parlor / Muñoz Miranda Architects - Burial , FacadeFuneral Parlor / Muñoz Miranda Architects - More Images+ 7

Burial
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Murtas, Spain
  • Architects: Muñoz Miranda Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  82 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

Silence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro

Silence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro - Monastery, Garden, Facade, Arcade, Arch
© Do mal o menos
Monastery
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Penacova, Portugal

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Korean Presbyterian Church / Arcari + Iovino Architects

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Temple
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United States

Crematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises

Crematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises - Crematorium, Beam, Column, Facade, ArchCrematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises - Crematorium, Garden, Facade, BeamCrematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises - Crematorium, Facade, ColumnCrematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises - Crematorium, Garden, ColumnCrematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises - More Images+ 11

crematorium
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Coimbatore, India

Chapel of St Albert the Great / Simpson & Brown

Chapel of St Albert the Great / Simpson & Brown - Chapel, Garden, Facade, Beam, Arch, FenceChapel of St Albert the Great / Simpson & Brown - Chapel, Beam, Facade, Arch, Arcade, ColumnChapel of St Albert the Great / Simpson & Brown - Chapel, Arch, Column, Beam, Table, Chair, BenchChapel of St Albert the Great / Simpson & Brown - Chapel, Facade, ArchChapel of St Albert the Great / Simpson & Brown - More Images+ 21

Chapel
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

City Cemetery St. Martin / Heidl Architekten

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cemetery
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Linz, Austria

San Alberto Hurtado's Memorial / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos

San Alberto Hurtado's Memorial / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos - Memorial Center, Kitchen, Facade, Handrail, Sink, CountertopSan Alberto Hurtado's Memorial / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos - Memorial Center, Kitchen, Handrail, ChairSan Alberto Hurtado's Memorial / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos - Memorial Center, FacadeSan Alberto Hurtado's Memorial / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos - Memorial Center, FacadeSan Alberto Hurtado's Memorial / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos - More Images+ 18

Religious Architecture, Memorial Center
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Santiago, Chile

Outdoor Room / MODU

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Praying Room
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Beijing, China
  • Architects: MODU
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

Panteon Familiar en Elche / ARN / Arquitectos

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Burial
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Elche, Spain
  • Architects: ARN / Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  18 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

Rectory and Church Hall / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten

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cemetery
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Klosters, Switzerland