PCAD - Publication: Religion; Designing a Mall-Like Ambience for Worship; Architecture: Some churches are eschewing traditional trappings such as pews and altars in favor of food kiosks and cappuccino carts in an effort to make people feel more comfortable.;

Article Title:

Religion; Designing a Mall-Like Ambience for Worship; Architecture: Some churches are eschewing traditional trappings such as pews and altars in favor of food kiosks and cappuccino carts in an effort to make people feel more comfortable.;

Publication:

Los Angeles Times

Author:

Vrana, Deborah

Publication Type:

Newspaper

Date:

11/08/1997

Pages:

Notes:

"'This architectural shift is a "manifestation of the mall majority,'" says Glenn R. Bucher, president of the Graduate Theological Union, a college in Berkeley. Because malls are a symbol of what it means to be American among some socioeconomic groups, Bucher said the design implies that 'being a conservative evangelical and being an American fit like hand in glove.'"

Associated with:

Associated With:

David Gilmore

Firm:

LPA, Inc., Architects

Building:

Hughes Aircraft Company, Factory, West Covina, CA

PCAD id:

8389

Publication:Religion; Designing a Mall-Like Ambience for Worship; Architecture: Some churches are eschewing traditional trappings such as pews and altars in favor of food kiosks and cappuccino carts in an effort to make people feel more comfortable.;