Crystal Cathedral, Glass cathedral in Garden Grove, US.
The Crystal Cathedral features 10,000 rectangular glass panels forming a transparent structure that allows natural light to illuminate its interior spaces throughout the day.
Philip Johnson designed this modernist religious building in 1977, which opened in 1980 as the main worship space for Crystal Cathedral Ministries.
The cathedral gained international recognition through its Hour of Power television program, which broadcast weekly services to millions of viewers worldwide.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange purchased the cathedral in 2012 for $57.5 million and renamed it Christ Cathedral as their new diocesan seat.
The building incorporates one of the largest pipe organs in North America, with thousands of pipes creating music that resonates through its glass walls.
Location: Garden Grove
Inception: 1977
Architects: Philip Johnson
Architectural style: modern architecture, high-tech architecture
Address: 12141 Lewis Street 92840 Garden Grove
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-21:00
Phone: +17149712141
Website: http://christcathedralcalifornia.org
GPS coordinates: 33.78740,-117.89893
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Philip Johnson created notable buildings across the United States and Europe. His works include the Glass House in New Canaan, the Seagram Building in New York, and the Puerta de Europa in Madrid. His designs combine modernism with classical elements and shape the skylines of New York, Houston, and other cities.
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