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Architecture Entertainment

Build your own Sagrada Família

To commemorate the centennial year of the death of famed architect Antoni Gaudí, who designed Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica, The Lego Group has announced a new model kit of the church, calling it one of the world’s “most recognisable and ambitious” buildings. Source: NCR Online.

Architecture Papal Trip

Faith in God drove Sagrada Familia architect 

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, during which he will inaugurate the Tower of Jesus at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia, an expert in Venerable Antoni Gaudí’s work says the architect’s genius was driven by his faith in God. Source: Crux.

Architecture HIgher Education

Design award for University of Notre Dame library

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s landmark Fremantle Student Hub project has won a major design award recognising excellence in learning environments across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Architecture In The Dioceses

‘I never want to leave it’: Architect reflects on his love for cathedral

Love is etched into every part of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, says the architect tasked with its renewal. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Architecture In The Dioceses

International, award-winning architect to design new cathedral

Broken Bay Diocese has appointed an international award-winning architect to design its new cathedral as part of a master-planned cathedral precinct project. Source: Broken Bay News.

Architecture Europe

‘Joyful day’ as final piece of church’s central tower put in place

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia has been laid in place, bringing the church to its maximum final height 144 years after work began. Source: The Guardian.

Architecture Europe

New director says Colosseum to stage concerts and performances

The man who has taken charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: The Colosseum won’t be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch. Source: Crux.

Architecture Europe

Inspiring basilica to be tallest in the world

Over a century in the making, the Tower of Jesus Christ, designed by famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, will soon crown the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, making it the tallest Catholic Church in the world. Source: Catholic Review.

Architecture In The Dioceses

Bishop wants cathedral ‘to be here for another 100 years or more’

Toowoomba Diocese launched the second stage of its St Patrick’s Cathedral Restoration Project at a special event held at the cathedral on Friday.