There's a good chance that you will be slightly closer to God after you check out these innovative cathedral creations. If a church is the house of God, then a cathedral is his mansion.
Cathedrals are always a sight to see. They tower over regular churches with both their size and ornate architecture. These innovative cathedral creations include clever re-imaginings of several famous cathedrals as well as creative new uses for the aging mansions of worship.
14 Innovative Cathedral Creations
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The Adidas Football Cathedral
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Shattered Glass Cathedrals
Claudio Parmiggiani Makes Conceptual Art
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25ft House of Cards
Bryan Berg Sets New Record
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Architectural Jewelry
Aqueducts, Windows and Staircases by Joshua DeMonte
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Intricate Architectural Accessories
Philippe Tournaire Releases Famous Structure Jewelry
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Cathedral-Inspired Chandeliers
The Basil's Triptych Collection is Simply Divine
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Cathedral Arch Bras
Gothic Church-Inspired Lingerie by Marlies Dekkers Is Paradoxical Chic
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Awe-Inspiring Church Architecture
Incredible Places of Worship
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Credit-Crunched Megachurches
California's Crystal Cathedral Struggles to Meet Financial Needs
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Home-Heating Churches
The Uspenski Cathedral Data Center Will Keep 500 Homes Warm
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Jelly Landmarks
Deliously Creative International Sculptures by the Jelly Mongers (UPDATE)
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Eggcellent Religious Art
Oksana Maks Creates an Easter Egg Virgin Mary
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Arching Travel Architecture
The Oslo Central Train Station Looks Like a Cathedral
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Architecture-Inspired Pens
The Architectural Masterpieces Pen from S.T. Dupont is Up to Code
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