Browsing by Subject "Tokyo (Japan)"
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Ancillary room
Ancillary multi-purpose room with tables set for dining. The architect, Mr. Inadomi had graciously provided a lavish luncheon for the members of the IFRAA seminar. -
Baptismal font and paschal candle
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 1986)The Baptismal font and paschal candle exceed even the exterior for an unusual contemporary form. -
Baptismal font and paschal candle
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Baptismal pool
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 2000)This Baptist church provides for a central focus on adult Baptism which takes place in the liturgical center as the floor can slide away. -
Baptismal pool
Close up of the Baptismal pool showing the three steps down into the water, representing the three days Christ was in the tomb prior to resurrection to newness of life -
Baptismal pool
The Baptismal pool reflects the early Christian Baptismal pools by its cross shape, reminding the baptized as descending with Christ into the grave and being raised to newness of life. Note the slots to catch overflow and ... -
Baptismal pool
Inside the entry is the Baptismal pool set against an abstract stained glass window, it's colors carrying the connotation of water and sacrificial blood. -
Baptistry
Within the restricted footprint of the church space has been set aside as a separate Baptistry to mark the importance of the Baptismal rite as entry into Christ's church. -
Bollards
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 1986)The heavy metal bollards are used both for crowd control and protection. They move smoothly on their tracks to open and close. -
A calming pool before the opportunity to worship
Across the pool one can see the liturgical center on the far side of the great worship room. -
Central worship room
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 2000)The marble interior with a stainless steel ceiling. -
Church entrance
At the street corner of the pool is the entry to the church, where Inadomi again uses the form of a fish for door pulls. -
Church entrance
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 1986)The massiveness of the doors reflects the scale of the great stone blocks of the base. -
Church interior from balcony
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 1986)Muted fenestration from deeply inset windows. -
Church interior with liturgical center
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 1986)The floor to ceiling apex window of translucent marble compels the eye in it's downward sweep to cross and altar/table. While the church shape is contemporary the pews, liturgical arrangement, and furniture are quite traditional. -
Church worship room
Reflecting contemporary liturgical thinking the congregation surrounds the table, while a simple stand for scripture denotes the place of proclamation. A Baptismal stand for sprinking would visibly complete the "means of ... -
Circular stairway to organ balcony
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Close up
(Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 1986)