Lemay’s design for the new welcome pavilion at Saint Joseph’s Oratory achieves a delicate balance: it honors the site’s cultural heritage while embracing the needs of contemporary visitors. The pavilion’s luminous architecture, thoughtful material choices, and deep respect for place establish it as both a monument and an open threshold, a gateway that welcomes all […] More
In Copenhagen’s North Harbour district, architect Julius Nielsen has completed Tiny Church Tolvkanten, a twelve-sided wooden sanctuary that rethinks what a contemporary church can be. At just 75 m², the project demonstrates how modest scale can carry monumental presence, creating a space where form, light, and material hold greater significance than symbolic ornamentation. Religious Architecture […] More
At a time when churches across Europe are closing and secular spaces are on the rise, the completion of Højvangen Church in Skanderborg, Denmark, marks a rare shift in the opposite direction. Designed by Henning Larsen, the 1,500 m² church is the first new ecclesiastical building in the Skanderborg Parish in more than five centuries. […] More
José Morgado of Covo Interiores studio has completed work on his latest project in the heart of the quaint village of Touro, nestled in the serene landscapes of Vila Nova de Paiva — the Capela de São João Batista. The genesis of this architectural project traces back to the collective desire of the villagers to […] More
Amidst the bustling evolution of China’s urban landscape, there’s a unique structure that stands as a testament to the fusion of age-old traditions and contemporary design principles—a church, conceptualized and executed by the renowned Wutopia Lab. Ting Yu, the Chief Architect at Wutopia Lab, played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. In […] More
New York based architecture firm Studio ST Architects has completed the renovation project of the Skokie Valley Synagogue, located in the Chicago area. The sanctuary, built in 1963, was transformed from a dark and formal space to an ethereal, light-filled and ADA accessible room for communal prayer. The original room was a long, dark hall […] More
QARTA Architektura designed a new Christian Community Centre for the Brethren Church in Kladno, conceived as a garden pavilion, a spiritual retreat that also offers leisure activities and care and support for the people in need. The idea is centered on a strong sense of light and darkness, which is created through the building’s most […] More
The Ørestad Church, a contemporary landmark for the capital of Denmark, depicts a gathering spot at a clearing in the woods. An inverted façade design produces protrusions inside the deep church walls, creating an extroverted area for the community. The church is constructed of wood and wood shingles, reflecting the character of Restad’s open environment […] More
ASI! Arquitectura recently completed their latest project, an oratory located in the city of Paraná, Entre Ríos – Argentina. The oratory’s design is an extension of the old temple’s front form, with a two-sloped roof, intended to signify the religious community’s expansion and presence in the neighborhood. To raise the size, prioritize the new access, […] More
Atelier Št?pán designed a circular church enclosing an inner universe, bathed in the light of a rainbow, an organ of communication with God. Next to the church is a triangular tower, a vertical and a horizontal, directed to the church, representing the relationship of God and His people. Discover more after the jump. More
RABATANALAB & Francesco Paolo Zaccaro designed this stunning church project in Oppido Lucano, Potenza, Italia. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
The church of S. Tiago de Antas is built in a privileged place with views over the natural landscape and the center of the local town. The building is integrated side by side and harmoniously with the past, which gives it a distinct character and reference for the community, especially for all who cultivate the […] More