San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

The architectural purity is well rendered by the structure composed of several thin reinforced concrete vaults that can be seen both from the inside and from the outside.

The arch forming the body of the church is consolidated by three narrower and taller arches that dominate the entire structure.

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San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

The main facade is welcoming.

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San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

A modern style stained-glass cross adorns the main façade.

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San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

This side view shows the harmonious curves of the vaults.

Light is brought inside through the delicate lattice-work at the base of each vault.

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San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

Inside the church, gentle and simple curves convey a warm atmosphere, propitious to meditation.

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San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

The main facade seen from the inside.

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San Francisco, CA
Naoum Shebib : Slideshow Saint Catherine's Church

The vaults are supported by thin delicate columns at the periphery and by a discrete external wall. In the upper section of the wall, a fine glass border brings lightness to the vaults.

Six large stained-glass windows alongside the three central vaults add to the interior luminosity.

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