The Surprising Architecture of Megachurches

13 October 2005 - 8:00am

A photo essay visits megachurches and uncovers surprising trends in modern church architecture.

"What distinguishes the current crop of megachurches is not so much their size—none rivals St. Peter's—but their different sense of architectural style... It doesn't look like a place of worship, but what does it look like? A performing-arts center, a community college, a corporate headquarters?...Megachurch congregations rarely hire big-name architects. Perhaps they are afraid that the messenger will outshine the message."

Source: Slate, October 13, 2005
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