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Churches & Ecclesiastical Buildings
Washington, D.C. Third Church of Christ, Scientist and Christian Science Monitor office building, by I.M. Pei & Partners, 1968-1971. The complex of two buildings is threatened with demolition. Prominently sited at Sixteenth and I streets, N.W., two blocks north of the White House, the complex is an exceptionally fine work of modernist religious architecture. Constructed of exposed reinforced concrete, the complex is an important example of the signature style by which the Pei firm gained international prominence in the 1960s and early 1970s. Many aspects of the design drew inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois. More Information
Arizona:
 Ascencion Lutheran Church, Paradise Valley, AZ, by William Wesley Peters, 1964. "Frank Lloyd Wright Associates at Taliesin West designed the new structure. William Wesley Peters was the architect of record, in conjunction with John Rattenbury and Charles Monthooth The worship center is constructed in the shape of a pentagon, which Mr. Wright considered to be a perfect geometric figure reflecting the perfection of God. The pentagon theme is carried out in the worship center in the lights, altar rail, door handles, and baptismal font. The focal point of the sanctuary is the stunning cross rising 40 feet above the altar directing attention to the pentagon shaped stained glass window above the altar." Photo courtesy Ascencion Lutheran Church.
Colorado: Faith Lutheran Church, Golden, Colorado by Nixon & Jones, 1962 --"A Masterpiece of Wood and Glass in a Mountain Setting When Faith Lutheran Church of Golden, Colorado was dedicated upon its completion in 1962, the Denver Post used the above words to describe the place this congregation was built.  Since that time, Faith has not only remained a noteworthy architectural landmark, but one important to America's Lutheran history as well." Submitted and written by Richard J. Gardner, Historian, Golden Landmarks Association
Illinois: Unity Temple Restoration Foundation. (1908, Frank Lloyd Wright) Unity Temple Restoration Foundation was founded in 1973 with the mission to completely restore Frank Lloyd Wright'sarchitectural masterpiece, Unity Temple. Its goal is to complete restoration by 2009, the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the building. Unity Temple is one of seventeen structures designed by Wright to earn special recognition from the American Institute of Architects as representative of his contribution to American culture.
Washington:

An assortment of churches in Washington state, courtesy our state representative Michael Houser...

First Church of Christ Scientist, 310 E 14th Ave, Spokane, WA This stark Miesian -like church structure was completed in 1967 and as designed by noted Spokane architect Kenneth Brooks. The strict geometric church received the local AIA chapter honor award '67 for outstanding architecture.

First Congregational Church, 1220 NE 68th St, Vancouver, WA Called by the local population as "The Ark on the Hill", the First Congregational Church in Vancouver, received national acclaim at the time of its construction in 1962 for its unique architecture. The interior features a 120-foot-long cathedral glass skylight running along the ridge of the roof. It was designed by Oregon architect Warren Weber.
Holy Family Catholic Church, 917 Chestnut St, Clarkston, WA This articulated concrete church structure was completed in 1963 by the Spokane architectural firm of Funk, Murray & Johnson. Round in plan, the building has a flat roof.
Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Glesen, Richland, WA This round, folded plate church was completed in 1967 by the Spokane architectural firm of Funk, Murray & Johnson ho designed many churches throughout the Pacific Northwest in the 1950s and 60s.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish Church, 4515 N Alberta St, Spokane, WA This Hyperbolic Parabaloid church structure was completed in 1961 by the Spokane architectural firm of Funk, Murray & Johnson. Inside and out is a high level of custom designed artwork such as light fixtures, alter rails, and murals by local artist Harold Balazs. The faceted glass windows were completed by Gabriel Loire.
See also Hyperbolic Parabaloids & Concrete Shells.

 

 

 


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