Unity Temple
1908Oak Park, United StatesUNESCO
A Unitarian temple in Oak Park. Exposed concrete and a cubic worship space offered a modern alternative to church types of its day.
Exterior mass contrasts with an inward space concentrated by toplight. Start from frank materials and seating that wraps worship.
Highlights
- Sanctuary ceiling light — Where does light enter, and where does it gather the congregation’s gaze?
- Concrete exterior — Is ornament separate from structure, or integral?
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