SOM.COMSOM.COMCathedral of Christ the Light
Oakland, California
The Cathedral of Christ the Light will resonate as a place of worship and convey an inclusive statement of welcome and openness as the community's symbolic soul. The glass, wood, and concrete structure seeks to ennoble and inspire through the use of light, material, and form.
Project Facts
Completion Year: 2008
Site Area: 2.50 acres
Project Area: 226,000 ft2
Building Height: 135 ft
Number of Stories: 1
Project Awards
2003 • AIA - San Francisco Chapter • Unbuilt Design Award
2008 • Wallpaper Magazine • Best Building Site of the Year
SOM.com Feature Article: "Into the Light"
Architect Magazine, 2 / 2008: "Building the Modern Cathedral"
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