From the world’s oldest and
grandest cities to tiny towns tucked away in obscure hills, the center of town
has often revolved around the place of worship. Ornate cathedrals and simple
churches were the nucleus of a given community – hosting anything from
religious ceremonies to town hall meetings and even acting as the community
safe haven. When Paul Jones mentioned the world’s shift to pluralistic
societies I thought about how I don’t think I’ve seen or heard of a nearby
church/cathedral being built from the ground up in my lifetime. There have been
plenty of renovations, sure. But the ceremonial church-raising and years of
devout planning and construction seem to be traditions of the past.
Although new
churches/cathedrals don’t seem to be going up with as much fervor as years ago,
there does seem to be a commitment to preserving a lot of these iconic gems and
giving them new life. For my photo essay, I explored the restoration and
renovations of old churches and cathedrals throughout the world. These 'second chances' include homes, restaurants and retail stores.
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| Restaurant Mercat, Netherlands |
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| Residence, English Countryside |
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| Waanders In de Broeren Book Store, Netherlands |
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| Modern Dutch Apartment |
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| Modern Bookstore, Maastricht |
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| Modern Apartment, Europe |
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Cultural Auditorium, Spain
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| Cultural Auditorium, Spain (continued) |
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| Countryside Home |
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| Modern Home, Australia |
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| Piet Boom Studio, Antwerp |
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| Modern Mansion, London |
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| Traditional Home, Spain |
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