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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

Plaza Mariana / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise - Auditorium, Facade, DoorPlaza Mariana / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise - Auditorium, Facade, DoorPlaza Mariana / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise - Auditorium, ChairPlaza Mariana / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise - Auditorium, Bench, TablePlaza Mariana / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise - More Images+ 9

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:  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

Restoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick - Interior Design, Facade, Handrail, FenceRestoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick - Interior Design, Stairs, Arch, HandrailRestoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick - Interior Design, Arch, Arcade, ColumnRestoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick - Interior Design, FacadeRestoration and adaptation of a 16th century Chapel in Brihuega / Adam Bresnick - More Images+ 23

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 - Churches, Door, Facade, Stairs, Handrail, Chair100 Walls Church / CAZA - Churches, Facade, Cityscape100 Walls Church / CAZA - Churches, Facade, Column100 Walls Church / CAZA - 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

Neulsam Church / Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMA - Churches, ChairNeulsam Church / Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMA - Churches, FacadeNeulsam Church / Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMA - Churches, Facade, Door, ColumnNeulsam Church / Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMA - Churches, FacadeNeulsam Church / Lee Eunseok + Atelier KOMA - More Images+ 18

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

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

Silence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro - Monastery, Stairs, HandrailSilence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro - Monastery, Garden, Facade, Arcade, ArchSilence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro - Monastery, FacadeSilence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro - Monastery, Facade, Column, Arcade, Arch, BeamSilence Cloister in the Lorvão Monaster / João Mendes Ribeiro - More Images+ 20

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

City Cemetery St. Martin / Heidl Architekten - Cemetery, FacadeCity Cemetery St. Martin / Heidl Architekten - Cemetery, FacadeCity Cemetery St. Martin / Heidl Architekten - Cemetery, FacadeCity Cemetery St. Martin / Heidl Architekten - Cemetery, Garden, FacadeCity Cemetery St. Martin / Heidl Architekten - More Images+ 3

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

Family Vault in Elche / Estudio ARN

Family Vault in Elche / Estudio ARN - Burial , FacadeFamily Vault in Elche / Estudio ARN - Burial , Facade, DoorFamily Vault in Elche / Estudio ARN - Burial , Facade, DoorFamily Vault in Elche / Estudio ARN - Burial , FacadeFamily Vault in Elche / Estudio ARN - More Images+ 13

Burial
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Elche, Spain
  • Architects: Estudio ARN
  • 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

Rectory and Church Hall / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten - Cemetery, Courtyard, Door, FacadeRectory and Church Hall / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten - Cemetery, LightingRectory and Church Hall / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten - Cemetery, FacadeRectory and Church Hall / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten - Cemetery, FacadeRectory and Church Hall / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten - More Images+ 10

cemetery
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Klosters, Switzerland