Religion enters the new era of piety with these unconventional worship constructions.
The idea of modernized religious chapels, mosques, churches and synagogues has been prominent in architecture and art alike. It is unexpected that these conventionally conservative institutions retain merit of forward-thinking design. However, a variety of ultramodern constructions have sprung up that point at the new age of worship. From Twisted Worship Centers to Angular Arboreal Sanctuaries, religious institution incorporate modern ideals with theism.
For instance, the curving concrete cathedral named 'Church of Seed' showcases a minimalist utilitarian aesthetic that is unlike that of conventional cathedrals. The concrete construction also boasts a message of free worship combined with forward-thinking design. With these sanctuaries, worship transcends into modern day and makes for truly divine religious experiences.
75 Unconventional Worship Constructions
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Holy Apartments
Zecc Architecten Converts Catholic Church to Living Space
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Inflatable Church
Make Your Wedding Cheesy
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Renovating Religion
Converted Churches as Homes
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Revamped Religious Interiors
The Bonney Avenue Residence is a Drastic Reno of an 1867 Church
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Simple Sloping Sanctuaries
The Skyscape Church is Sleek and Contemporary
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Weddings in Igloos
Get Married in an Ice Church
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Otherworldly Places of Worship
Incredible Religious Architecture Inspires Piety
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Hip Gothic Church Hotels
Kruisherenhotel
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Converted Church Homes
Religious Renovations
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Lego Replicas
Abston Church of Christ by Amy Hughes
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Building Block Cathedrals
The Abondantus Gigantus is a Church of LEGO
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Modular Churches
The Parish Complex Concept Features some Divine Design
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Upcycled God Homes
The St. Nicholas Church House is a Remodelled House of the Holy
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Renovating Religion Part II
Converted Churches as Hotels
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Sunken Scandinavian Sanctuaries
Vaaler Kirke Church is a New Take on an Old Architectural Language
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Spikey Seed Sanctuaries
The Rosebud Orthodox Church Burgeons Like a Modern Bulb
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Colossal Tree-Clinging Churches
The Minister's Treehouse is the World's Largest Treehouse
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Curving Concrete Cathedrals
Church of Seed Offers a Place for Worship & Gathering
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Gravity-Defying Trees
Shinji Turner-Yamamoto's 'Hanging Garden' Soars in Cincinnati
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Converted Church Bookstores
The Boekhandel Seleyz Dominicanen is a Dazzling Literature Display
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Twisted Worship Center Captures
The 'Deconstructing the Churches' Series is Kaleidoscopic
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Minimalist Churches
Church of the Holy Cross Denmark
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Residential Houses of Worship
Ruud Visser Architects Turn a Church into a Home Fit for Four
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Stained Glass Xrays
Church Windows by Wim Delvoye
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Awe-Inspiring Church Architecture
Incredible Places of Worship
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Huge Holy Houses
Old Church Remodeled into the $7.5 Million 601 Dolores Street Home
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Curved Wood-Clad Seating
Worth Abbey by Thomas Heatherwick Features Carefully Crafted Details
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Upside-Down Architecture
6 Buildings on Their Heads
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International Light Festival
Luminale 2008
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Angular Arboreal Sanctuaries
The Ecumenical Chapel by AOA Architects Branches Out to All
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Modernized Religious Institutions
The Holy Family Shrine is an Epic Place of Worship
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Culinary Church Conversions
The White Rabbit Restaurant
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Designer Churches
St. Bartholomew's Church by Maxim Velcovsky
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Captivating Luminous Cathedrals
The Luminarie De Cagna is Blindingly Beautiful
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Shimmering Sacred Sanctuaries
The Iceland Hallgrímskirkja Church Flickers as a Beacon
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Privately Pious Photography
The Dirk Wiedlein 'Churches' Portfolio Captures Worldwide Spiituality
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Flamenco-Inspired Interiors
This Structure by Cheng Gong & Jinming Feng is Influenced by Dance
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Curvy Contemporary Cathedrals
The San Josemaria Escriva Church Brings New Shape to Church Design
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Renovating Religion Part III
Before and After Church to Home
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Midas-Touch Church-Toppers
The Arch-Group and Sade Sarl Design a Futuristic Russian Church
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Church-Like Incinerators
Erick Van Egeraat Creates the Most Striking Giant Garbage Burner Ever
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Amored Churches
Religion's Think Tank Goes Literal
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Inverted Art Installations
The Upside-Down Dome in Belgium is an Enchanting Display of Symbolism
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Rustic Woodland Churches
The Junquillos Chapel is a Picturesque Ecclesiastical Escape
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Barn-Inspired Chapels
The Elspeet Church is Constructed From Local Wood Materials
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Holy Homes
Converted Church Gives New Meaning to Living in the House of God
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Leaf Wedding Chapels
Wow Places For Vows
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Religious Anger Sculptures
The Church Tank By Kris Kuksi
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Church-Resembling Abodes
The Loosdrecht Island House by 2by4-Architects is Sleek and Streamlined
25
Modern Faceted Mausoleums
The Panteon Nube Looks like a Contemporary Ice Cave
24
Holistic Hybrid Architecture
The Church of Sant Francesc Convent Fuses the Traditional and Modern
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Modern Minimalist Prayer Palaces
Alfonso Architects Tampa Covenant Church
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Melbourne's Holy Pub
Docklands Church
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Visual Worship
Camron Ware Uses Environmental Projection to Inspire Devotion
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Colossal Chocolate Churches
White Chocolate Dome of Milan Breaks World Record
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Cardboard Churches
The 1864 Cathedral in New Zealand Will Be Rebuilt Out of Cardboard
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Contemporary Crucifix Facades
The All Saints Chapel Takes the Pure and Symbolic Form of the Cross
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Worshipping God Via Mobile Phone
SpinVox Voice-to-Text Sermons
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Drive-Thru Churches
Chandler Christian Church in Arizona Opens 24/7 Prayer Booth
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Home-Heating Churches
The Uspenski Cathedral Data Center Will Keep 500 Homes Warm
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Choo Choo Churches
Communities Put Abandoned Train Cars to Good Use
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Renovated Holy Houses
Zecc Architects Makes Old Church a Home With a Few Altarations
12
Contemporary Concrete Churches
The Sta Columbina Chapel Offers Modern Simplicity
11
Church on Youtube
Community Churches Get Digital
10
Transparent Sacred Chapels
The Gijs Van Vaerenbergh Church is Steel and See-Through
9
Seaworthy Churches
The Saint Vladimir Chapel Boat Sets Sail to Spread the Gospel
8
Sustainable Churches
The Kuokkala Church in Finland is a Low-Impact House of Worship
7
White Stripe Churches
The Zhongguancun Christian Church is China's Largest
6
Inflatable Churches
Transparante Kerk is a Pop-Up Church That is the First of its Kind
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Sculptural Religious Sanctuaries
The Martin Luther Church Focuses on Light and Transparency
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Cramped Chapel Captures
The Kevin Bauman 'Small Churches' Collection Shows Simplistic Faith
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Religious Regressions
Catholic Church Revives Indulgences
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First Catholic Church Opens in Qatar
Sign of the Times
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Architecturally Atypical Churches
These Places of Worship Show Inspired Innovation
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