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Projects Updated 28 Jan 2022 Share this via Email Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Share this on Reddit Share this on Pinterest
Mathena Family Event Center in Oklahoma

Domes and curved structures have a long history as places of worship — from the Pantheon to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Here is a sample of Monolithic Dome churches and other curved religious projects. Check back often for updates.

Pantheon, Rome, 126 A.D.

A twilight view of the Pantheon as visitors walk around the enormous structure.
Historic Dome Projects Updated 28 Jan 2022

The Pantheon — Greek for “a temple to all gods" — is a former Roman temple constructed in Rome, Italy, from 113 to 126 A.D. At almost 2,000 years old, it is the oldest, continuously used structure in history. The key to its longevity is a concrete hemispherical dome roof. At 142 feet (43 m) diameter, it was and is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. … read more

Hillside Church

The sanctuary of the Hillside Church comfortably seats 4,000 people.
Church Projects Updated 28 Jan 2022

Hillside Church is an evangelical Christian church in Mont Belvieu, Texas. It was originally the Maranatha Christian Church when Pastor Ronnie Trice (1939–2019) founded it in 1973. By 1984, the church needed a larger chapel so they constructed the world’s largest Monolithic Dome to date. … read more

Mathena Family Event Center

Aerial view of the Mathena Family Event Center
Church Projects Updated 28 Jan 2022

The Mathena Family Event Center is a 35,000 square foot (3,250 m²) Monolithic Dome event center built as part of the Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center in Davis, Oklahoma. The multi-purpose facility can host nearly 2,000 people in a large meeting space that can be subdivided into individual conference rooms. The attached commercial-style kitchen supports banquets and other dining events. … read more

Mile Hi Church Sanctuary

Mile Hi Church Sanctuary
Church Projects Updated 28 Jan 2022

The Mile Hi Church Sanctuary is a 233-foot (71 m) diameter by 63-foot (19.2 m) tall Monolithic Dome. It is the third, and largest structure on the Mile Hi Church campus in Lakewood, Colorado. The huge dome required a 55,000 square foot (5100 m²) inflatable Airform membrane. The sanctuary seats 1,500 with plans to add a 600 seat balcony. The wooden stage features movable towers and platforms and can accommodate a 140-member choir. … read more

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