St. Mary's Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Sekiguchi district, Tokyo, Japan.
The cathedral structure features eight curved walls of reinforced concrete forming a cross shape, covered in stainless steel reaching 39 meters high.
The original wooden Gothic-style church from 1899 served as a seminary chapel until its destruction during World War II air raids in 1945.
The cathedral holds regular Catholic services while incorporating Japanese architectural elements through architect Kenzo Tange's innovative design approach from 1964.
Located at 3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, the cathedral welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 to 17:00 and accommodates 600 seated or 2,000 standing attendees.
Natural light enters through skylights in the ceiling's cross formation, illuminating the concrete walls and creating different patterns throughout the day.
Location: Sekiguchi
Inception: 1964
Architects: Kenzō Tange
Height: 39.4 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Phone: +81339450126
Website: http://tokyo.catholic.jp/english
GPS coordinates: 35.71417,139.72667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:28
Concrete churches from different countries show the architectural evolution of the 20th century. These structures combine geometric forms with modernist designs and use light as a design element. The buildings demonstrate the technical capabilities of concrete as a construction material for religious spaces.
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