What Orthodox churches might look like in the future (14 photos)

Young architects offer a look at the Orthodox canons of architecture from the point of view of the 21st century.

On December 20, the Union of Architects of Russia will sum up the results of the competition “Modern architectural solution to the image of a Russian Orthodox church.” You can take a look at the ideas of some of the young architects who took part in the competition today.

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For example, architects Daniil Makarov and Ivan Zemlyakov are engaged in both the restoration of churches and their design in the partnership of restorers “Andrei Anisimov Workshops”. As Moskovsky Komsomolets talks about the projects of young people, they are minimalist in form and lack elaborate, rich decoration.

1. Church of Peter and Paul.

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According to the architects’ idea, surrounded by simple shapes, plain walls and a small number of architectural details, the visitor to the temple finds himself in an “information void”.

3. Temple of the Descent of the Holy Spirit.

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“It is precisely such a church that will be able to heal the souls of parishioners tired of worldly worries,” modern architects believe. However, there is no avant-garde or extreme in these projects. Each concept was created on the basis of existing Orthodox canons.

5. Missionary Temple ΙΧΘΥΣ.

6. Church and youth center.

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Almost all of the authors’ projects involve the construction of Orthodox churches, taking into account the structures, shapes and appearance of buildings familiar to the 21st century.

8. Project of a wooden temple.

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The architects also developed a version of a new wooden parish church for the northern regions of Russia. In such a temple, the main role will be played by... light. Upon entering the temple, the visitor first finds himself in a dark room, and then moves into a more spacious and bright one. Thus, the parishioner in the church seems to move from darkness to light.

10. Project of the courtyard of the Valaam Monastery at the Levashovsky cemetery.

11. Four-pillar temple.

12. Chapel in the village of Efimovo.

Daniil Makarov proposes the concept of a transformable rural chapel project. “The architect decided to design a chapel that could accommodate a large number of people, but at the same time parishioners would not crowd at the entrance, trying to squeeze through the narrow doors,” says MK. – The lower part of the chapel consists of wooden panels, which can be opened depending on the situation. When closed, they form a solid wall, protecting the building from unexpected visits by thieves.”

13. Kletsky wooden church.

14. Chapel on the island of Valaam.

After the announcement of the results of the competition “Modern architectural solution for the image of a Russian Orthodox church,” the organizers will transfer the best projects to the Moscow Patriarchate. Well, the Orthodox clergy and parishioners will have to decide what architectural innovations society is ready for today.