Architecture of Religion: 5 Best Buildings of Worship
Architizer's round up of the five best religious building.
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Architizer's A+ Public Choice Winners is plowing ahead across categories! Today we’re throwing the spotlight on contemporary religious buildings. Since the dawn of the built environment, structures reserved for religious functions have shaped the development of architecture. From the Egyptian temples at Luxor to Gothic cathedrals, religious structures have dominated the list of canonical buildings. Our five contemporary finalists below range from woodland chapels to ritual bathing facilities, all united in their supporting role for religious worship.
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MikvePascal Arquitectos
Mexico City, Mexico
De La Piedra ChapelNómena Arquitectos
Peru
Capilla del LagoDi Vece Arquitectos
Zamora, Mexico
Garden Mausoleum at Lakewood CemeteryHGA Architects
Minneapolis, United States
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KISS
Z-A Studio
New York, United States
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Hariri Memorial Garden
VDLA
Grand Serail, Lebanon
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Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Leo A Daly
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Patio 29 Memorial
Memopolis
Santiago, Chile
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Canadian Figherfighters Memorial
PLANT Architect
Ottawa, Canada
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Cemetery Marker
Kariouk Associates
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