Diocese of Orange may make bid for Crystal Cathedral

LA Times ^ | July 7, 2011

[antceecee]

I agree... the Diocese needs a space and there is one that is readily available! Why waste money that can be used in so many more critical needs, building a new Church when this one will serve quite well!
They do have some competition in the bidding with Chapman University and a developer who wants to tear everything down to build housing.

[Cronos]

Perhaps those who worship there find it beautiful? Perhaps they see something you do not.

Perhaps -- of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I find it an ugly structure, but you're correct that others may find it beautiful and I respect their opinion

Perhaps it is more than the physical structure? -- Yes, it IS more than a physical structure -- this is in Stare Bielany on ulica Płatnicza and is Parafia Św. Zygmunta, and, like other churches here is crowded for all the masses each Sunday and on weekdays too.

[Fiji Hill]

Really? I find it quite the opposite of your evaluation. Have you toured the entire facility?

The cathedral actually looks far better on the inside, yet I still contend that it's an ugly eyesore. To see a truly beautiful Catholic house of worship in the Southland, visit Mission San Fernando Rey de España, built in 1797.

Mission San Fernando Rey de España

[Radagast the Fool]

Yes, several people did contribute to the building, and some of them may be quite talented; however, one of the main “contibutors” of the project was Robert Graham, who is a local, but as the multi-millionaire husband of Anjelica Huston, he’s hardly a “humble artisan”, and his contribution to the Church is awful.

I studied architectural design in college, and worked in the field for many years. I stand by my judgement of the building.

[antceecee]

I am degreed in interior architectural design and stand by my assessment as well. I work in the industry and had the good fortune to be a part of the project in a very small way. I learned a lot about the humble local artisans, including those that preserved the stained glass from St. Vibiana.

I was quite impressed with the level of PRIVATE funding involved in this project and those involved in the process of executing the building and furnishing of the facilities. Many , many artists donated their work and received payment only for materials. Your distaste for one artist is perhaps responsible for your point of view. Yet I think your criticism is more in the realm of personal taste than informed design, but that is quite acceptable.

[LadyDoc]

the only “bad news” is that the upkeep is high...too many windows

But I suspect painting them or putting up shades would solve the problem.