What some might call a 'decorated shed'....
...also appreciate this as 'Sacred Architecture'.
I tend to agree with the lecturer, on these two extreme examples, anyway. The point was that architecture happens in a moment of experience, in time and space. The chapel by Tadao Ando (in pictures- I have never been) has a soul searching quality that meets one person in one moment. Whereas the Crystal Cathedral was created to entertain many people- hopefully entertain them enough that they would feel like giving to the church (so they could pay for their structural engineer). just joking
You tell us...what do these two pictures of *religious* space bring to your mind about Sacred Architecture?
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The upper photo feels vast and void of meaning to me. A huge corral to fit as many people as you can. Lack of intimacy. No real connection.
The lower photo is a place I would love to visit, worship in, spend a chunk of time just sitting and reflecting on the cross. It speaks of intimacy and focus. Nothing to distract.
BTW Mrs., thanks for your concern :) Posting didn't happen yesterday due to wine-related technical difficulties. Oops.
Hey there-- thought you two might be interested in this program:
http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/ruralstudio/index.shtml
Amazing architectural projects in the South-- looked at with a faith-ful lens...
We check-in on your blog occasionally just to make sure the old neighborhood is still as lively. Laura B & Katie G
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