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This timely book reflects are awakening of interest in religious faiths and the emergence of a global exchange of architecture and culture.
While Spain's Rafael Monco has just completed a cathedral in Los Angeles, Britain's Thomas Heatherwick is designing a Buddhist temple in Japan, John Pawson is working on a Cistercian monastery in the Czech Republic, and Richard Meier has completed his Millennium Cathedral in Rome. As one Wallpaper* pundit commented, "religion is getting a redesign," and the architect's faith is as unimportant as his nationality. These buildings represent not only new ways of looking at religious architecture, but a vibrant cultural exchange that brings together the highest aesthetic and spiritual ideals, transcending religious and national boundaries.
New Spiritual Architecture looks at the approaches contemporary architects have taken to religious or meditative space, focusing on churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, and mosques that have been built in the last few years and represent a late-twentieth/early-twenty-first century aesthetic. These buildings demonstrate how new ideas and developments in urban, domestic, and public architecture inform designs for spaces intended for inspiration, worship, or meditation. The book is organized into five categories. "New Traditions" features buildings with radical formal idiosyncrasies. "Interventions" looks at urban sites designed to fit into the built landscape. "Retreats" are isolated sanctuaries that incorporate their natural settings as vital elements. "Grand Icons" examines the recent revival of large-scale religious architecture. Finally, the buildings in "Modest Magnificence" mold humble materials to generate a contemplative simplicity.
Each of the dozens of sites explored is graced with thorough documentation, including interior and exterior photography, both close-up and birds-eye views, alongside detailed floor plans accompanied by detailed captions. A sophisticated text by renowned architecture critic Phyllis Richardson weaves together the various themes and provides a crucial framework for considering what architecture has to say about the changing conditions of contemporary society, its beliefs, relationships, and material production.
Other Details: 200 full-color illustrations, 100 line drawings
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New Spiritual Architecture.......2007-04-02
A compilation of recent inovatory church architecture from around the world with a brief historical overview. Varying photographic coverage and plans, and with coffee table text. Generally slanted towards "high art" architecture. A worthwhile current reference for anyone involved in church architecture.
Phenomenal book.......2006-12-17
New Spiritual Architecture introduces the reader to modern-day architectonics within the sacred space of worship. Abandoning the superannuated architecture of by-gone times, this book exposes the observer to the most progressive consecrated structures erected in recent times, that also reveal a revolutionary comprehension over what makes a space sacred. Take, for example, the Night Pilgrimage Chapel in Locherboden, Austria. A simple, rectangular, concrete chapel with interiors that are fully exposed to the elements. There is a simple concrete altar and chair for the celebrant to sit, while to the rear - again in simple concrete - is the sacristy. The congregation assembles on the outside of the chapel while the priest, facing them, celebrates the mass. To fully appreciate the avant-garde appearance of this structure you simply must look at the picture in the book, or travel to Austria and see it for yourself.
There are many other projects in this book that follow the Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist praxes assimilating unconventional sacred architectures. They, too, exhibit that same enthusiastic disposition to revolutionize the orthodoxy of their designs that the Catholic Church did with the Night Pilgrimage Chapel in Austria.
Superb Overview.......2006-03-13
It is a superb overview that evokes the immedeate desire for book II. Modernism and spiritual design are a brave neccessity for the 21st Century and this book is a great entree.
Something More than Le Corbusier's Notre Dame du Haut.......2005-08-13
I am a Fulbright Scholar in art history and I have found this survey of modern religious structures a wonderful companion to most general art history texts, which usually only feature two or three works of religious architecture after the 1600s.
A breathtaking survey of modern global architecture .......2005-02-13
New Spiritual Architecture is a breathtaking survey of modern global architecture utilized by various religious faiths, and the worldwide exchange of cultural aspects in architecture. From the design of a Buddhist temple and ossuary in Japan to a Los Angeles cathedral to a Cistercian monastary in the Czech Republic and more, New Spiritual Architecture combines keenly insightful text with beautiful full-color photography and a handful of black-and-white diagrams for an architectural tour like no other. A "must-have" for architecture aficonados, and a treasury of inspiration both mundane and spiritual, especially for modern builders and designers.
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The main reasons to visit or build sacred power centers, says sacred space designer Chuck Pettis, are to have profound mystical experiences, grow spiritually, heal the earth, and meditate to expand one's consciousness. Pettis provides a powerful aid to these purposes with Secrets of Sacred Space, in which the complicated subjects of geomancy, symbolism, numerology, and astronomical alignments are explained in depth. Secrets of Sacred Space is not only a guided tour of ancient monuments such as Stonehenge but also a practical manual for creating one's own sacred space, whether with gigantic boulders on a mountain top or tiny shells on a shelf. Readers learn how to choose a sacred site, communicate with spiritual beings, and dowse for earth energies, and they are treated to a plethora of other fascinating and useful occult and practical information needed to create sacred places. --P. Randall Cohan
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Secrets of Sacred Space is an informative guide to understanding and creating sacred places of power for meditation, renewal, and connection with the earth.
Chuck Pettis comprehends the sacred and powerful design principles of ancient monuments like the pyramids and Stonehenge. He has learned to communicate with Devas and other spiritual beings to discover the spiritual essence of a site. He will teach you to discover how ley lines, water lines, and power centers define a sacred space. You'll learn age-honored methods: dowsing, cosmic geometry, geomancy, astronomical alignment, symbolism, earth symbolism and archetypes.
Secrets of Sacred Space offers unprecedented resources and information on the art, science, and spirituality inherent in places of power, including: 85 illustrations demonstrating the principles of sacred space design; 61 photos of ancient and contemporary sacred sites; an 8-page color insert; and 2 essential appendices: the Table of Astronomical Alignments and the Solar Calendar.
Secrets of Sacred Space will help you decode the mysteries of ancient megaliths and guide you in designing and creating a power place of your own.
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It changed the direction of my business.......2000-06-24
After reading Secrets of Sacred Space, I realized that my business name 'THE GEOMANCER' commanded that I learn much more about the spiritual side of geomancy. The book enlightened me in such a manner that I decided to re-direct my primary business focus of FENG SHUI to the crucial service of making sure my client's homes are 'healthy' to live in. It has also convinced me to begin meditation. Thank you Chuck, for your well-written guide. I urge others to read, learn and assist us in our quest for a healthier earth.
Secrets of Sacred Space.......2000-05-18
Chuck Pettis is keeping the tradition of sacred stone circles alive! This is a well-balanced book, taking either a traditional, scientific approach to sacred spaces, or encouraging people to create their own power centers. Secrets of Sacred Space is filled with photos, drawings, diagrams, and a brilliant color insert. If the geometry gets too overwhelming, you'll be comforted with the wisdom and history within. Ever wondered why certain place just don't feel right? Learn about negative energy and the good energy of power centers all over the world. Secrets of Sacred Space is your chance to re-connect with the earth.
Esoteric AND Practical.......2000-01-20
This is a book about the art and science of earth monuments. It is written in a friendly and accessible style with many rich anecdotes by a man who has committed many years to not only the study of sacred place, but to practical construction of new monuments. Surprisingly, it is not an exhaustive documentation or analysis of ancient sites, though there is some brief discussion of these. It is, first and foremost, a practical guide for those who wish to investigate the subtle aspects of place and to create sacred places today. For example, each chapter ends with a concise summary of the information covered in the chapter and a list of suggested exercises. The appendices include tables of the angles for significant solar and lunar events for several latitudes.
The most remarkable thing about this book is the seamless blend of the mystical with the mathematical. Chuck Pettis is a mathematician, but is also a well known dowser and ley line hunter. Expect to have earth angels and subtle energies explained in one breath, and the mathematics of planetary motion and symbolic geometry in the next. I am enthusiastic about this book. It has inspired me to begin design of my own stone circle. But I will admit a bias. I have had the pleasure of knowing the author personally for many years.
Secrets of Sacred Space.......2000-01-16
If you have any interest in sacred spaces like stone circles, then this is the book for you. This is the most comprehensive, detailed book out there on the subject. While the book gives you an introduction into understanding and creating sacred space, it is chock full of beautiful pictures of beautiful places. Besides that, it also gives you the details you need to know to create your own powerful sacred space. Now you could say that I'm biased because the author is my dad, but he has been doing research on this topic since I was born, 27 years ago, and he is a top notch expert on sacred space. Another great thing about this book is that it isn't boring reading. Chuck Pettis introduces the reader to concepts of sacred space by telling stories about his adventures that are really amazing, like the whole chapter on the Ellis Hollow stone circle. Some of the stories are scary to, like the encounter that he and his friend Mike had while map dowsing Seattle. This is the type of book that I put next to Andy Goldsworthy's books on the table and watch my guests ooh and ah. Buy it now and prepare yourself for a new way of looking at the world.
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- Superb addition to New Age collections & reading lists.
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Building with the Breath of Life
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Building with the Breath of Life is the definitive introduction to the emerging field of energetic design. This new work, companion volume to Bender's acclaimed Silence, Song and Shadows, provides the detailed historical, conceptual, and how-to information for working with chi energy in our surroundings:
* Exciting new findings concerning the widespread historical use of chi energy in building and community design in Egyptian, Mayan, Asian, Native American and European cultures.
* The necessary theoretical concepts from Chinese feng shui, the energetic practices of other cultures, and contemporary research.
* What is needed for the reader to successfully apply energetics in their personal surroundings and their work:
-energetic design tools
-exercises for learning to work with chi and intention
-how to analyze our homes and communities from an energetic perspective
-examples of successful use of energetic design in our culture
-access to a wealth of resources for more in-depth exploration of all aspects of chi design.
Vital new perspectives on the role of chi and the sacred in personal, community, and planetary health; interaction of work with chi energy in our bodies and in our surroundings; and significance of the acknowledgment of chi occuring today in our society.
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Superb addition to New Age collections & reading lists........2000-09-04
A companion volume to Tom Bender's superb Silence, Song & Shadows, his Building With The Breath Of Life focuses on providing the reader with a detailed historical, conceptual, and "how to" approach to working with chi energy in the architecture of our offices, homes, and other buildings. Bender writes knowledgeably about theoretical concepts, energetic design tools, exercises for learning to work with chi, analysis of buildings and communities from an energetic perspective, and more. Numerous examples are employed offering the reader an applied clarity to the concepts and issues discussed. Building With The Breath Of Life will prove of immense and practical interest to students of alternative medicine, metaphysical spirituality, feng-shui, architecture, and a New Age approach to body, mind and spirit.
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Sparkling and colorful gems do more than just bring beauty into the home: they enhance and change the mood in every room. Using techniques derived from the ancient Chinese art of placement, this practical and lavishly photographed guide explains how to choose the right crystals for any purpose—from improving health to gaining wealth—and where to put them for the best results. See how a crystal wand in the bathroom can clear away emotional blocks; how a jade hearthstone in the kitchen can actually improve culinary talents; and how a rose quartz in the bedroom can stimulate passion. There’s also advice on crystal massages, rituals for consolidating friendships, meditations to strengthen a crystal’s effects, and advice on creating a crystal chart.
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Space, Light, And Harmony: The Story of Crystal Hermitage
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Space, Light, and Harmony is an adventure in design, building, and living. It is the truestory of the evolution of a homefrom initial planning to interior decoratingthatserves as a powerful metaphor for personal development.Years ago, J. Donald Walters withdrew to the woods in a personal search for clarity. Indesigning his home, he felt that it must reflect this inner search. In the process of building,the author explores practical topics such as what a home should express, architecturalchoices, interior design, and how to select art for your home. He also discusses deeperprinciples behind these choices such as the importance of myth, the meaning of friendship,and the need to find balance in our lives. Four-color photographs throughout, presented ina gift-book format.J. Donald Walters is the founder of the seven Ananda communities and is the author ofover 80 books and the composer of more than 400 pieces of music. His books and musichave sold over 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into 27 languages.
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Masonic Spiritual Architecture
Rob Morris
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THIS 76 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Universal Masonic Library Part 16, by Rob Morris. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127206.
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The Spiritual Science of the Stars: A Guide to the Architecture of the Spirit
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The profound influence of ancient cosmologies on our ideas about the human spirit
• Shows how ancient myths contain a sophisticated understanding of our relationship to the cosmos, derived from thousands of years of observation of the night sky
• Explains how ideas of the mind and spirit are still entwined with these ancient cosmologies despite the disruptive effects of modern astronomy
• Reveals how ancient ideas and contemporary cosmology might be combined into a new model for spiritual meaning
Thousands of years before the first written records, humans were turning to the night sky as a source of meaning for existence and their place within it. The conclusions drawn from these observations are embodied in stories from across the world known as Creation Myths. Contrary to the popular belief that these myths were meant to explain the origins of the universe, Pete Stewart shows that they were actually designed to create a harmony and order in the lives of humans that reflected, in their social and built environments, the ordered patterns they saw evidenced in the sky.
These ancient myths also record, in the story of “the separation of Heaven and Earth,” the discovery of a disastrous discord in this ancient harmony, which the mythmakers overcame by imagining a vastly expanded architecture, one in which the individual soul had a role to play in the evolution of the cosmos.
Today science presents a similar challenge to our sense of meaning. Stewart explores how, by reexamining the myths of creation in this light, we can learn how contemporary cosmology might yield a new architecture for the spirit and how the ancient sense of being in the cosmos might be reconstructed for our age.
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Flying saucers on the attack
Harold T Wilkins
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- Pure, colorful, pop culture, fun- a blast from the past!
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Like it or not (and many science fiction purists and ufologists don't), flying saucers and science fiction are inextricably linked; over the years, this likely combination has been the basis for some of the greatest stories, toys, comics, art, and movies ever produced. In this book, the father-and-son Nesheim team recaptures it all, presenting famous saucer (and alien) images from nearly every medium. The result is a wonderful coffee-table book certain to delight most anyone, whether true believers, laughing skeptics, or just those who think the old covers of Amazing Stories and Fate look neat.
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Pure, colorful, pop culture, fun- a blast from the past!.......2006-01-28
First of all this book is not a serious examination of the topic of extraterrestrial visitors. What it is, is pure fun and a delight to read. The authors have done a remarkable job collecting images from pop culture (mostly from the 50's and 60's) dealing with the "flying saucer craze." You have covers from the science fiction pulps, from magazines such as Fate and Mystic, paperback covers, comic books, trading cards, toys, model kits, movie posters, records, lunch boxes- just about any artifact dealing with flying saucers and aliens. Every page is covered with multiple bright, beautiful images.
To be fair the text does also cover the origins of the phenomenon, as well as the early publicised sightings and personalities (Kenneth Arnold, Ray Palmer, Donald Kehoe, George Adamski, Buck Nelson, Bryant and Helen Reeve, etc.) And there are helpful, well-written, and informative descriptions of all the illustrations.
I was personally amazed at how much of this stuff that I owned and remembered. It brought back a lot of memories.
GREAT IMAGES FROM THE PAST.......2005-03-31
This is a fun, eye-popping look at flying saucer art through the decades. Comic books, magazines and paperbacks all jumped on the flying saucer bandwagon, both reflecting and reinforcing the public's interest. Even 50's movies like "Invasion of the Saucer Men" are covered in this book. There were a wealth of saucer-related toys, and they're discussed here, with copious photographs. Moreover, the text is light-hearted yet informative. You won't go wrong getting this one.
Enjoyable images from the golden age of sci-fi.......2002-07-09
This book puts forth a variety of pop culture artifacts dealing with sci-fi's golden age in the 1950's. From pulp magazines to toys, the authors compile an enjoyable collection of items. For those interested in '50's sci-fi, this is a good read.
Pop Culture Imagery.......2001-08-25
A collection of pictures mostly from the 50's pulp magazines and movie posters. Good nostalgic fun from an era (so described on the book's back cover) "when America was simultaneously more innocent and more paranoid!". My only complaint- it left me hungering for more!
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