From the soaring vaults of Gothic masterpieces to the cold geometry of concrete slabs, we’re taking a look at the top eight Catholic cathedral "downgrades" from around the world. We explore the architectural shift where historic, incense-filled sanctuaries were replaced by polarizing modernist structures that many critics liken to airport terminals or brutalist fortresses. Let’s figure out what’s behind the controversial era of the "Modernist Rupture" and ask whether these new designs truly serve the sacred or if the Church traded timeless beauty for a fleeting trend.
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