With the emergence of modernism in architecture new temples were built to accommodate the new age. Some of these modernist temples are built for private use while others are for the whole community.

Here are some of the most impressive modernist temples around the world.

Luum Temple

The five-sided open pavilion is located in Tulum, Mexico, and the construction date is 2019. The temple does not belong to a single religion and has programs like yoga, meditation, and communal gatherings. The main aim of the project was to meet people with nature while also protecting the environment. The building is made of bamboo bent on site, screwed, and strapped together.

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Temple of Steps
This Hindu temple was designed for the residents around the villages of Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, and was built in 2019. The temple is designed as a ghat which represents a flight of steps leading down to a water body. This feature is a nod to the historical typology present within India, especially in the city of Banaras.

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Wong Dai Sin Temple

This Taoist spiritual home was built in 2015, and it is located in Toronto, Canada.

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Baha’i Temple in Santiago

Located on the foothills of the Andes, in Chile, the temple was opened in 2016 and it belongs to the Baha’i Faith. 1,129 unique pieces of both flat and curved cast-glass pieces wer...