From the Tower of Babel to the railroad roundhouse, men have always felt an almost romantic affection for circular buildings. Now, newly appreciated for form and function, round buildings are rising all over the U.S. and filling a variety of needs.
For Religion. Circular buildings are fitting for churches through their ability to focus worshipers' attention on a central event. The newest and perhaps most striking round church in the U.S.. the Church of the Priory of St. Mary and St. Louis, was consecrated this month near St. Louis. Designed by Gyo Obata, with...
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