Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Brutalist church building in downtown Washington D.C., United States.
The Third Church of Christ, Scientist featured stark angular forms and raw concrete surfaces, with a dramatic octagonal tower rising from its base.
Designed by architect Araldo Cossutta and completed in 1971, the building represented a significant departure from traditional religious architecture during the modernist movement.
The structure generated discussions about architectural preservation, leading to its designation as a landmark before its eventual demolition in 2014.
The former location at 16th and I Street NW marked an intersection of architectural interest, near multiple transportation connections in Washington D.C.
The congregation found the concrete structure unsuitable for their needs and fought for years to remove the landmark status before succeeding in obtaining demolition permission.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1971
Architects: Araldo Cossutta
GPS coordinates: 38.90200,-77.03700
Latest update: April 1, 2025 21:08
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