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St Mary's Cathedral - Kenzo Tange - Tokyo Architecture

Steel and Sacred Space: Kenzo Tange’s Stunning St. Mary’s Cathedral

Church, Kenzo Tange, Tokyo

Exterior Architecture: Sculptural Steel and Monumental Curves St. Mary’s Cathedral (東京カテドラル聖マリア大聖堂) in Tokyo, designed by the renowned Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, stands as one of the most influential expressions of modern sacred architecture. Completed in 1964, the cathedral redefined what a contemporary church could be, replacing traditional stone ornament with sculptural concrete forms and shimmering […]

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PL Tower - Great Peace Prayer Tower - Church of Perfect Liberty - Osaka Japan

PL Tower (Great Peace Prayer Tower): Osaka’s Strangest Building

Church, Osaka

PL Tower (Great Peace Prayer Tower): Osaka’s Strangest Building The PL Tower, formally known as the Great Peace Prayer Tower, rises dramatically over the suburbs of Osaka, creating one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the Kansai region at over 600 ft high. Built as a monumental expression of peace, artistic freedom, and spiritual unity

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