Contemporary Church Architecture
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Contemporary church architecture. An architectural competition to replace the church of våler was launched after it burnt down in 2009 having stood in the town since 1890. Between tradition and minimalism. Böhm conceived of a perfectly circular church the first modern catholic church unrestrained by the rectangular plan the authors give the project specific praise for its innovation for innovation s sake. From contemporary church designs that utilize hip sci fi references to stunning cathedrals that illuminate fluorescent colors these unique churches are creatively infusing modern architectural frameworks to create a place of worship that will attract people of all ages and beliefs.
Over 230 proposals from 23 countries were received but architect espen surnevik s stunning design won and was completed in 2015. Contemporary church architecture follows the work of the expressionists in germany during the 1920s including architects otto bartning and dominikus böhm. A church is one of the heavenly places where you find peace. Clad in thin vertical strips of pine wood the church could almost pass.
30 modern church architecture design ideas to must see. Churches are as old as christianity itself about 2000 years. June 9 2018 november 8 2019 james church architecture church architecture design modern church modern church architecture. But have you wondered why do we admire the church so much.
Ever since the middle ages they have been regarded as magnificent buildings and at the same time as symbols for encounters with god and a feeling of security. News articles mosque temple church contemporary architecture cite. Not just because of jesus but also because of the beauty of its architecture.