Religious Buildings
Projects involving the construction or restoration of various religious buildings, including churches, temples, synagogues, and cathedrals.
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Architecture of Ascension
A rare glimpse inside the newly renovated Mormon Temple in Washington, DC.
A New Catholic Church by Franck & Lohsen Architects
Washington, D.C.-based Franck & Lohsen Architects designs a new Catholic church in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Saving a Timbrel-vault Basilica
An endangered timbrel-vault basilica by Rafael Guastavino is the focus of fundraising.
Spanning Centuries: Christ Chapel's Dome
Building a dome for Christ Chapel at Hillsdale College in Michigan.
Gothic Revival Restoration by FFKR
FFKR restores The Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Provo Stake Tabernacle in Provo, Utah.
The Restoration of Yale’s Sterling Memorial Library’s Ceiling
John Canning & Co. restores Yale’s Sterling Memorial Library’s ceiling.

Capitol Hill Gothic Revival Icon Restored
The 1888 Gothic Revival St. Mark’s Episcopal Church gets a much needed overhaul.
Curtis & Windham's Church Addition
Houston-based firm of Curtis & Windham design an addition to the Church of the Heavenly Rest that complements its original design.
Trinity Dome Created by Rambusch Decorating Co.
Rambusch Decorating Co. creates the Trinity Dome mosaic at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
The Preservation of Christ Church Lutheran by MacDonald & Mack Architects
MacDonald & Mack Architects preserves Christ Church Lutheran, a National Historic Landmark and modernist icon designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen.
O'Brien & Keane's Design of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral by O’Brien & Keane is a prominent example of traditional Catholic church architecture.
Rebuilding the St. Joseph Catholic Church After a Tornado
When a tornado destroyed St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway, IL, four parishes combined to create St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, and they turned to Cram and Ferguson to design the new building.
A New Catholic Church from McCrery Architects
Working with Clark Architects, McCrery Architects led the design for the new Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Newman Center in Lincoln, NE.
Synthetic Slate Roofing for Churches
Two churches, one in Ohio and one in Missouri, opted for synthetic slate roofing, citing its appearance and sustainability, as well as cost and weight savings.
A New Stained-Glass Church Dome
A look at the challenges of designing and constructing a 50-ft.-dia. stained-glass dome in a newly constructed church in Arkansas.
Profile: Duncan Stroik
Duncan G. Stroik, “a one-man phenomenon who has changed the landscape of American Catholic church design,” is the recipient of the 2017 Clem Labine Award.
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Designed by Duncan G. Stroik, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity wins a 2011 Palladio Award for New Design and Construction.
Classical Shrine | Our Lady of Guadalupe
Completed earlier this year after a seven-year effort, Our Lady of Guadalupe is situated on a 70-acre site in the hills of Wisconsin.
The Restoration of the Cathedral of St. Joseph
Duncan Stroik Architects restored the historic Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, SD.
Meleca Designs a New Church in Westerville, OH
In 2005, St. Paul the Apostle parish in Westerville, OH raised $12 million to build a new 38,000-sq.ft. church.
New Neoclassical Revival Mormon Temple
FFKR and Perkins+Will have designed a new Neoclassical Revival Mormon temple for Philadelphia, one that is appropriate to the city and its surroundings.
A New Traditional Roman Catholic Church in South Carolina
McCrery Architects designed a new traditional Roman Catholic Church for a historic congregation in South Carolina.
4 Of Our Favorite Church Restorations
Traditional Building has featured a number of beautiful church restorations over the years--including both new construction and historic preservation projects. Here are four of our favorites.
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