✝ St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by @calatravaofficial marks a thoughtful contribution to the post-9/11 reconstruction of Lower Manhattan. Completed between 2012–2022, the structure sits atop Liberty Park, directly across from the former World Trade Center site. Designed in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the church is distinguished by its translucent façade and reinforced concrete shell, featuring a central dome supported by 40 arched ribs and 40 glowing windows. The geometry references Byzantine religious architecture, particularly the Hagia Sophia, while embracing a contemporary material and structural language. Clad in Pentelic marble, the same used in the Parthenon, the building bridges ancient tradition with modern expression. Through symmetry, repetition, and controlled light, Calatrava crafts a sacred monument that also speaks to civic resilience. From a parametric lens, the project exemplifies the fusion of engineering precision and sculptural form, evident in its smooth curves and articulated ribs. As both a spiritual sanctuary and a symbol of rebirth, it resonates deeply within one of the world’s most symbolically charged urban contexts. 📸 @alan_karchmer michaelyoung.official 🚀 Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #StNicholasChurch #SantiagoCalatrava #ParametricArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #WorldTradeCenter #NYCArchitecture #ConcreteArchitecture #NewYorkCity
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Although I am Greek Orthodox but not at all religious, this church both semantically and architecturally makes me feel proud and grateful, especially to all those who contributed financially to rebuild the church! For those who don't know, the church of Agios Nikolaos was built between and together with the twin towers and specifically when they collapsed, the (then) chapel was the only building that was crushed. Incredible creation by Calatrava!!! ⛪✨🇬🇷🤍💙
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Beautiful design, the simplicity, the use of materials, Great design!
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🤍
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Wow
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Magnifique!
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❤️
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Que belleza de edificio
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♥️🙏🏻
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🤍
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👏😍
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The most beautiful Greek Church I have ever seen. I was recently in NY and surprised by its serenity.
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It's a beauty
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Parece a sala da justiça rs
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
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🙌🙌🙌