Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Brutalist temple in The Loop, Chicago, US.
The Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist features a semicircular sanctuary with two tiers, containing 764 seats within its concrete circular structure.
Architect Harry Weese designed this religious building in 1968, incorporating modern architectural elements that earned recognition from the American Institute of Architects in 1996.
The church hosts the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts every Wednesday at 12:15 PM, presenting classical music performances in its main auditorium.
The temple provides both in-person and remote worship services on Sundays at 10:30 AM and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
The auditorium contains 350 hidden microphones integrated into the structure, enabling congregants to share testimonies without leaving their seats.
Location: Chicago
Location: Illinois
Architects: Harry Weese
Architectural style: brutalism
Website: http://christiansciencechicago.org
GPS coordinates: 41.88706,-87.62588
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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