Modernist churches and temples of our time - magnificent architectural creations

2024 Author: Seth Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 15:55

The famous Parisian photographer Thibaut Poirier not only travels the world, but also strives to capture the most magnificent architectural creations. He is attracted by the unprecedented variety of iconic structures of all eras and peoples, fascinating with unique forms and interiors. He devoted his last journey to temple structures that amaze with their monumentality and splendor, reflecting the desire of modern architects to put all the best in their creation.

Most recently, the world saw a unique series of photographs "Sacred Spaces", in which the famous Parisian photographer Thibaud Poirier reflected the striking beauty of modern churches.

To create the last series of photographs, the maestro visited France, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and even the Land of the Rising Sun, in order not only to understand for himself the desire of today's architects to simplify everything to a minimum, while achieving an unprecedented spiritual uplift, but also to show the whole world their incredible aura.

Despite such dramatic changes in this type of construction, the creators managed to preserve the all-consuming spiritual unity of the people in them, regardless of religion or philosophy of life.

In his series of photographs, Poirier seeks to show ordinary people the beauty of modernist cathedrals and temples that exude a powerful expression of modern trends in architecture, while maintaining the peaceful spirit of Christianity.

The maestro himself comments on this this way: “Finding a balance is a difficult task, since the church must react to the trends of the times, while remaining tied to traditions.”

Taking into account the modern trend to achieve an ideal effect in all respects, religious buildings have learned to skillfully combine centuries-old ideas of how a temple should look like with an innovative approach in religious architecture.

Moreover, the authors managed to bypass the strict church canons, which absolutely did not affect the creation of a special atmosphere that creeps through the skin.

This truly fantastic combination culminates in interior design, from light and airy spaces filled with light to colossal and austere monumental buildings.

“Despite the great stylistic differences, the connection between these churches remains invisible to the human eye, but is felt by almost everyone. The very emotional state created during the presence, the feeling of belonging to something greater,”explains the eminent photographer.

These words are perfectly confirmed by the skilful photographs of the interiors of majestic temples and the bewitching mystery of churches, the beauty of which can be seen in the next selection, which was prepared by the authors of Novate. Ru.

At the present stage, truly revolutionary aspirations in the construction of temple structures have really emerged. After all, the new era no longer accepts thoughtless copying of ancient majestic cathedrals. It's time to create something new and original, which is proved by fantastic projects of Orthodox religious buildings, which destroy the usual temple style and all church canons.