Architecture in search of the eternal life

Architecture in search of the eternal life


Religious centers have been part of history since thousands of years ago, each religion has a praying space where all faith is offered to their supreme being. One place is as ostentatious as the next and, even though they look for simplicity, they do not seem to reach it and as if by chance, architecture ends up being a majestic mirage. But, why does something that preaches humility is contained in such impressive places? Could it be that regardless of the religion, we always end up with Plato’s God, who is the origin and reason of the World of Ideas, the true example of the truth, the good, perfection, and beauty? Yes, beauty. And for this reason, the temple representing divine power has to be up there with its adjective.