The sacred place was; and still is; an intermediate zone created in the belief that it has the ability to co-join the religious aspirants to their gods. An essential means of understanding this sacred architecture is through the recognition of its role as an lsquo;in-betweenrsquo; place. Establishing the contexts; approaches and understandings of architecture through the lens of the mediating roles often performed by sacred architecture; this book offers the reader an extraordinary insight into the forces behind these extraordinary buildings.Written by a well-known expert in the field; the book draws on a unique range of cases; reflecting on these inspiring places; their continuing ontological significance and the lessons they can offer today. Fascinating reading for anyone interested in sacred architecture.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. although I appreciated their mundane-ness as good design is not necessarily loudBy MarinaThis was an interesting read; but I am not sure it was worth what I paid for it. Many of the ideas have been discussed for a long time. The case studies seemed to be selected at random; although I appreciated their mundane-ness as good design is not necessarily loud. For a short black and white book with ideas that are fairly familiar; I would not pay more than $20.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. priceyBy Iury Salvador LimaIt is a good book; but absurdly overpriced.I was expecting to get much more NEW insights.For an actual 175 black and white pages; this paperback for $53.03 (plus freight) doesnt worth your money.If you dont care about the price tag; go for it.For me; the fair price; considering equivalent good books; it not more than $15. In other words; it is asking more than three times its value.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customereasy to read with mind-opening exercises at the end of each chapter. Highly recommended.