Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Arche-d'Alliance, Contemporary Catholic church in Saint-Lambert, Paris, France
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Arche-d'Alliance is a contemporary Catholic church in Saint-Lambert, Paris, with a square footprint and a cylindrical bell tower that rises distinctly from the main structure. Inside, twelve pillars support the space, with the main worship area on the first floor and a baptistery at ground level.
The building was designed by Architecture-Studio and opened in 1998 as part of a modernization effort for Catholic places of worship in Paris. This project represented an attempt to integrate contemporary architectural design with religious function.
The stained glass windows show biblical scenes inside, making visitors notice them as they move through the space. These images are part of how people experience and connect with the place.
The church is accessed from street level, with the main areas clearly divided between the upper worship space and ground-level baptistery. Visitors should expect an unconventional interior layout and the space may be occupied during religious services.
Christian prayers are printed onto the exterior walls in serigraphy, giving the building a personal spiritual message. Inside, a metal lattice structure references Orthodox church iconostasis designs, creating an unexpected cultural conversation between traditions.
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