Modern and post-modern architectures Sacred architecture

community of christ temple in independence, missouri, usa postmodern in design.

modern architecture spans several styles similar characteristics resulting in simplification of form , elimination of ornament. influential modernist architects in mid 20th century include dominikus böhm, rudolf schwarz, , auguste perret. while secular structures had greater influence on development of modern architecture, several excellent examples of modern architecture can found in religious buildings of 20th century. example, unity temple in chicago unitarian universalist congregation designed frank lloyd wright. united states air force academy cadet chapel, started in 1954 , completed in 1962, designed walter netsch , excellent example of modern religious architecture. has been described phalanx of fighters turned on tails , pointing heavenward. in 1967, architect pietro belluschi designed strikingly modern cathedral of st. mary of assumption (san francisco), first catholic cathedral in united states intended conform vatican ii.

post-modern architecture may described unapologetically diverse aesthetics styles collide, form exists own sake, , new ways of viewing familiar styles , space abound. temple @ independence, missouri conceived japanese architect gyo obata after concept of chambered nautilus. catholic cathedral of our lady of angels (los angeles) designed in 1998 jose rafael moneo in post-modern style. structure evokes area s hispanic heritage through use of adobe coloring while combining stark modern form traditional elements. basilica of our lady of licheń on other hand more traditional edifice. designed barbara bielecka , built between 1994 , 2004, form includes references number of polish structures. columns possess slenderness , delicacy inspired of renaissance court of wawel castle in kraków, while huge 420-foot spire erected next basilica bears more accidental resemblance baroque spire adorns jasna gora monastery of czestochowa, home of black madonna.

shaker communities

shaker communities semiotically architectured upon crux of compass rose.