I find myself speculating not just on the purpose of Tbilisi’s churches but indeed about the purpose of religion itself. Particularly the triumphalist version of religion that seeks not merely to venerate a deity and instill virtues but that also sees fit to impose itself on God’s creation.
The Work of Architecture in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
The totality of architecture encompasses structures, setting, relationships, uses, and even ideas that, in combination, create a landscape.