architecture
Whimsical cathedrals and spiritual portals: The architecture of Paul Goesch
By Emma Ryan — May 3, 2023
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (RNS) — Goesch, a German expressionist architect and spiritualist, is having his first dedicated exhibition outside of Europe.
On Tisha B’av, the meaning of Tree of Life revealed
By Beth Kissileff — July 23, 2021
(RNS) — Some ideas for the architect who will rebuild the site of the Pittsburgh massacre.
Sixty years later, only Frank Lloyd Wright synagogue continues as ‘work of art’
By Adelle M. Banks — September 18, 2019
ELKINS PARK, Pa. (RNS) — Recalling in its design the place where Scriptures say the Ten Commandments were given to Moses, Beth Sholom Synagogue is lesser known than the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Mammoth statue of Jesus planned for Russian site once set aside for Lenin
By Marc Bennetts — March 13, 2019
MOSCOW (RNS) — The statue, which has not yet been approved by the Russian Orthodox Church, is to be 125 feet high – the same height as the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro.
Redesigning sacred spaces to serve their communities — and save their congregations
By Caroline Cunningham — January 2, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) — Three congregations facing difficulties familiar to many urban religious organizations get a design lift to help them serve their neighborhoods.
Chrysalis of crystal: A Baha’i temple offers a new kind of sacred space
By Michael J. Crosbie — December 13, 2017
(RNS) — The American Institute of Architects and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada recently recognized this unique work of architecture for its innovative design and path-breaking use of materials.
After a century, the largest Catholic church in North America is complete
By Sharon Samber — December 8, 2017
(RNS) — The glass mosaic atop the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the final architectural element of the church, a shrine to Mary visited by nearly 1 million people a year.
What will future houses of worship look like?
By Michael J. Crosbie — June 14, 2017
(RNS) Architecture students, reflecting on millennial spirituality, come up with new conceptions for a house of worship.
A new kind of sacred space on campus
By Michael J. Crosbie — April 21, 2017
(RNS) The recently opened Snyder Sanctuary at in Boca Raton, Florida, is an architectural answer to facilitate the spiritual search of people of all backgrounds to find common ground and inspiration, writes Michael J. Crosbie.
Architecture award winners use natural light to give a sense of the divine
By Kit Doyle — December 12, 2016
(RNS) Annual religious architecture contest winners use natural light and materials to 'meet the needs of congregations.'
PHOTOS: See the award winners for stunning religious architecture
By Sally Morrow — January 1, 2015
(RNS) Take a visual journey of sacred spaces around the world through the winners of the 2014 International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture.
Photo slideshow: Which architectural gem would you vote for?
By Sally Morrow — January 8, 2014
Winners of the annual Faith & Form awards for religious architecture and art demonstrate some of the latest trends, along with exceptional use of light, art and materials.
Famed architect Santiago Calatrava catches the Vatican’s eye
By Eric J. Lyman — December 6, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The "Metamorphosis of Space" exhibit featuring the works of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava marks the first time the Vatican has organized a show on a living architect.
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