BLOG 5 – Solomon House – Eliel Saarinen (Christ Church Lutheran )

Christ Church Lutheran is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was designed by the father and son firm Saarinen and Saarinen which was Eliel and his son Eero Saarinen. This was Eliel’s last completed building. This building was deemed a masterpiece and was an early example of modern religious architecture as well as paved the way and provided inspiration for many churches to come after. In 1977, the church was the 8th recipient to receive the American Institute of Architects Twenty-Five Year Award and only the 2nd religious building to be given this honor. It is still an extremely popular destination for lovers of Architecture to this day and can be toured in order to experience in detail all the aspects of this building that make it a classic.

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