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Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm

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Burgos, Spain
  • Architects: a3gm
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3150 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008

AD Classics: Unity Temple / Frank Lloyd Wright

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Churches
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Oak Park, United States

AD Classics: St. Mary Cathedral / Kenzo Tange

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AD Classics: MIT Chapel / Eero Saarinen

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Eero Saarinen is one of the most respected architects of the 20th Century, often regarded as a master of his craft.  Known for his dynamic and fluid forms, his design for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s chapel takes on a different typology than his previous works.  Completed in 1955, the MIT Chapel is a simple cylindrical volume that has a complex and mystical quality within.  Saarinen’s simple design is overshadowed by the interior form and light that were meant to awaken spirituality in the visitor.

AD Classics: Santa Maria Church de Canaveses / Álvaro Siza Vieira

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Churches
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Marco de Canaveses, Portugal

AD Classics: Church at Firminy / Le Corbusier

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Churches
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Firminy, France

Orthodox Center / Atelier Zündel & Cristea

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French architects Atelier Zündel & Cristea shared with us their project Orthodox Center, which includes an orthodox church, cultural center and offices. More images and architect’s description after the break.

Shalom Institute Dining Hall / Lehrer Architects

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Community, Renovation
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Malibu, United States

Bruder Klaus Field Chapel / Peter Zumthor

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“In order to design buildings with a sensuous connection to life, one must think in a way that goes far beyond form and construction.” This quote from Peter Zumthor rings true in his design of Bruder Klaus Field Chapel, where a mystical and thought-proving interior is masked by a very rigid rectangular exterior.

More on Bruder Klaus Field Chapel and Peter Zumthor after the break.

Russian Orthodox Church and Cultural Center / FREAK freearchitects

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The french team of FREAK freearchitects have shared with us their recent international competition entry for a Russian Orthodox Church and Cultural Center in Paris. Additional images and a brief description after the jump.

AD Classics: Church of the Light / Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

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Churches
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Ibaraki-shi, Japan

AD Classics: Cathedral of Brasilia / Oscar Niemeyer

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Cathedral
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Brasilia, Brazil

Wedding Chapel / DUS Architects

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Chapel
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The Hague, The Netherlands

Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence / El Dorado

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AD Classics: St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church / Unknown

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Churches
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North Miami Beach, United States

AD Round Up: Religious Architecture Part V

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Millions around the world will celebrate Christmas today. So we decided to feature our fifth selection of religious architecture, with five amazing churches from Croatia, New Zealand, Chile, and Germany. Check them all after the break.

Pope John Paul II Hall / Randić & Turato The Church of Our Lady of Trsat is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Croatia. According to the legend, angels transferred the Nazareth Tabernacle of the Holy Family to Trsat on 10 May 1291 where it remained until 1294 when angels transferred it to Loreto, Italy (read more…)

San Josemaría Escrivá Church / Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas

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AD Classics: Church on the Water / Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

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Churches
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Shimukappu-mura, Japan