In any country in the world and regardless of the time period, religious architecture has always had a unique ability to go beyond the physical world, taking visitors in a special spiritual journey. Architectural and design solutions in this area of construction are varied, but they always have a strong impact on a person, his emotional and spiri...
Written by
Alevtina Kalinina
Photography
Adam Letch (Bosjes Chapel by Steyn Studio)
Ely Cathedral has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK in recognition of their dedication and commitment to taking action on climate change.
Written by
CBG Consultants
Photography
CBG Consultants
This project envisions a new cathedral in Florence, blending the sculptural and architectural mastery of Francesco Borromini with the vibrant, surreal artistry of Takashi Murakami.
Project name
Murakami Cathedrals
Architecture firm
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
Tools used
MidJourney AI, Magnific AI
Principal architect
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
Visualization
Mohammad Qasim Iqbal
Typology
Religious Architecture › Cathedral
Photographing temples and churches is a rewarding experience that requires both technical skill and cultural sensitivity. By following these tips, you can ensure that your photoshoot is respectful and successful and that your final product can capture the beauty and significance of these sacred spaces without compromising their integrity.
Written by
Eunice Williams
Photography
Josh Eckstein
In 2017, St Hilda’s Anglican Church in Island Bay approached First Light Studio with a brief describing the need for a beautiful, quality, and timeless design for the existing church. This request followed a one-year ultimatum from the council to address the building's earthquake-prone status.
Project name
St Hildas Church Alteration
Architecture firm
First Light Studio
Location
Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
Principal architect
Bronwyn Phillipps
Design team
Ben Jagersma, Guy Marriage, Bronwyn Philliipps
Collaborators
AE Tilley (screen), Black Sheep Construction (Builders), Techlam (trusses)
Interior design
First Light Studio
Built area
53 m², 9.5m high
Structural engineer
King & Dawson Architects & Engineers Ltd
Lighting
Fifth Season Design
Construction
Black Sheep Construction
Material
Glulam Trusses With Light Timber Structure, Timber Structure, Perforated Aluminium
Client
St Hildas Anglican Church
Typology
Religious Architecture › Church, Heritage Alteration
The site allocated for the construction of the museum and temple center is located along the designed passage between the Tushino 2018 residential area and the Moskva River embankment. The architecture of the complex refers to the traditions of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture, forming an ensemble with a memorable silhouette along the Moscow River.
Project name
Lighting Design Solution by Qpro For The Church In Tushino
Architecture firm
СПИЧ / SPEECH
Location
Volokolamskoe highway, 71A (Tushino district), Moscow, Russia
Photography
Marika Volkova
Principal architect
Sergei Tchoban, Igor Chlenov, Anton Boldyrev
Material
Glass panels, natural marble, porcelain stoneware
Client
LLC Spartak Stadium
Typology
Religious Architecture › Church
The Thames Christian School and Battersea Chapel project in South London underscores Henley Halebrown’s continued interest in exploring buildings that create both small spaces for people to interact and a concentric focal space to which we can gravitate intuitively and, by implication, recede from.
Project name
Thames Christian School & Battersea Chapel
Architecture firm
Henley Halebrown
Location
London, United Kingdom
Photography
Nick Kane, David Grandorge
Principal architect
Noel Cash, Jack Hawthorne (Henley Halebrown)
Design team
Lea Daniel, Gavin Hale-Brown, Simon Henley, Craig Linnell, Michael Mee (Henley Halebrown)
Collaborators
Executive architect: HLM. Masterplanning: HTA. Services engineer: Desco. Cost consultant: Martin Arnold. Planning consultant: Montagu Evans. Acoustic engineer: AF Acoustics. Project manager: Taylor Wimpey. Building control: MLM
Structural engineer
Pell Frischman
Client
Winstanley & York Road LLP
Typology
Religious Architecture › Chapel, School
A modern church environment should include comfortable and safe equipment that suits all ages and abilities. With such a diverse range of church activities and events, places of worship must provide their congregations with suitable tables and chairs. Do plenty of research before you purchase adjustable-height tables to make sure it is the perfect...
Written by
Abigail Laidlaw
