Contemplative space

This spiritual retreat by Aidlin Darling Design at Stanford University features vertical cedar slats and thick walls made of soil excavated from the site

Completed in 2010 in Indonesia. Images by Emilio Photoimagination. A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims—a place to kneel, stoop one's head and pray solemnly. Oftentimes, it is also used to carry out various...

When it comes to spiritual architecture, man’s constant seeking of the metaphysical world has resulted in various kinds of architectural expressions across different cultures, religions, and geographies. From a simple shrine under a tree to large complex structures reaching out to the heavens, we have seen a slow but noticeable transition in the design of sacred spaces....

artist gregory orekhov reinterprets the 'black square' in his new contemporary work for malevich park located in the moscow region

OBBA shows a fluid architecture that crosses the boundary of space, explores an area of a blurred line between the ordinary life and art, by experimenting with simple exhibitions in the everyday workplaces. The Oasis floats on the green garden of AmorePacific R&D Center, offering a shelter whose shade draws a blurred border between inside and

The Meditation House has been designed as a place of contemplation and retreat blending into the natural surrounding and landscape. The client chose a tranquil rocky hill previously acquired for the purpose of pine tree planting as the ideal location for his weekend house, in complete contrast to...

blending into its natural surroundings, the 'meditation house' by MZ architects has been designed as a place for contemplation and retreat, resembling a giant fallen rock.

The Twisted Brick Shell: Concept Library in Zhejiang Province merges contemporary design with traditional materials, creating a contemplative space in a pastoral setting.

Oliveira created the Windhover series, inspired by the kestrels swooping above the Stanford foothills, to evoke the feeling of flight and detachment from..

Created by Virginia Dwan in the 1990s in collaboration with land artist Charles Ross and architect Laban Wingert, the Dwan Light Sanctuary is a secular space for contemplation.