Finished in 2011, this creative church's remarkable use of modern materials and architectural ideas marks a radical break from conventional religious architecture. Its ten-meter-high dome, built entirely from steel components set in a way that produces distinct visual effects from many viewing angles, is very amazing. The clever use of horizontal metal plates in the architecture of the structure lets it seem substantial from one point of view and shows a semi-transparent, almost ethereal character from another. This architectural slights of hand questions accepted ideas of religious architecture by creating the amazing illusion of a building flying above the ground. The modern architecture of the church shows how modern materials and building methods may be used to push architectural possibilities while yet producing places of spiritual importance. Natural light interacts with the metal construction all day to produce constantly shifting patterns and shadows that accentuate the dynamic character of the building. This creative design helps the inside space since filtered light creates an environment suited for communal gathering as well as for reflection.
