What is it that makes a church building “sacred?” Why do we enter great churches and cathedrals and gasp with wonder while ...

Duncan Stroik, a leading figure of the traditional sacred architecture revival in the U.S., leans over his firm’s latest ...

Looking to spread that appreciation to others, Hargreaves is the curator of the latest La Jolla Historical Society exhibition, “Sacred Architecture of San Diego/Tijuana,” which will be on view ...

Sacred Spaces Tours reach across cultural and religious boundaries and use architecture and physical space as a way to appreciate the many different paths to spiritual fulfillment that comprise ...

Hargreaves’ book, “The Sacred Architecture of Irving J. Gill,” published in April, explores Gill’s churches. “It’s partly history, partly architectural theory and a bit of theology as ...

How does the architecture of a church shape a congregation’s experience? In his new book, “Sacred Architecture of San Diego/Tijuana,” Dr. Mark Hargreaves provides some answers, with the ...

Himalayan sacred architecture is defined by its adaptation to extreme environments. Stone, wood, and mud are common materials, chosen for durability and availability. Designs prioritize ...

Much of his text is given over to a detailed, chronological discussion of cathedral architecture and, more broadly, to forms of worship, the roles of the clergy, the activities of the laypeople ...