dear designboom reader,

spaces of worship around the globe offer immersive, mystical experiences enhanced by the intricate, unusual roofs that top them. in copenhagen, the ørestad church features an inverted sculptural roof clad in wood shingles that gives the feeling of standing under a canopy of trees in a forest.

in tokyo, a three-story temple with a curved roof welcomes locals into a pleasant and tranquil place of prayer. finally, a giant cross tops an off-grid chapel in thailand's sohelou village, creating 'an experiential journey from the dark and heavy to the light and weightlessness guided by the cross'.

thanks for reading!

sofia lekka angelopoulou | deputy editor