Constructing Faith in the Antipodes
Modern Church Architecture in Queensland 1945-1977

By (author) Lisa Marie Daunt

ISBN13: 9789462704848

Imprint: Leuven University Press

Publisher: Leuven University Press

Format: Hardback

Published: 26/11/2025

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Description
The overlooked history of modern church architecture in post-war Australia Over 1,650 churches were built in Queensland, Australia, between 1945 and 1977. They constitute some of the most notable modern architecture in the state and reveal tensions surrounding modernism’s role in cultural expression and regional identity. While much research has focused on post-war modern church architecture in the Global North, little has been done on the Global South. This book offers a particular perspective on modernist church architecture, differing from accounts of buildings in the northern hemisphere, as it highlights how church architecture in Queensland was shaped by its very specific time and place – a young and developing state covering a vast area of land, sparsely populated, highly multi-denominational and located in the antipodes. Modern architectural developments and emergent religious ideas did not simply transfer to Queensland. Rather, architectural ideas were circulated globally, allowing for a global narrative. This landmark study seeks to broaden views and methods for future research, both locally and internationally. Richly illustrated, Constructing Faith in the Antipodes combines both a chronological and a thematic approach to narrate modern church architectural history and offers a fascinating glimpse into a distinct collection of modern church buildings.
  • Religious buildings
  • History of architecture
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
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