Modern Church Architecture

"[T]he Church is the house of God, dedicated to his holy worship, and therefore ought to remind us both of the greatness and goodness of his Divine Majesty."

This building isn't a testament to the greatness and goodness of God. Rather, it reminds us post-modern trendiness, of lego-blocks with portholes.

Rafael Moneo

A historic block? Fuck it. A beautiful plaza? Time for a "Moneo Mushroom Stamp." Why? Cuz I'm Rafael Moneo, and I can do what I wanna do.

Jean Nouvel

Minneapolis or Metroplis, 2050?

In Barcelona, a big dildo.

Churches

Nothing quite says 'House of God' like a steel building. Just take a generic plan for a warehouse, throw a steeple on top and a cross on the side, and you're good to go.

Texas, again.

Comparing early Texas Courthouses with modern Texas Courthouses.

Above is the Brazoria County Courthouse, built in 1897.


Above is the Brazoria County Courthouse, built in 1967.

City Halls in Texas

El Paso's City Hall

City Hall in Austin, Texas

City Hall in Dallas, Texas

Three absolute failures.

Koolhaas - Seattle Central Library

Perhaps it isn't ugly, just imposing.