James Gorst ’s New Temple Complex named as RIBA South Building of the Year

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Source: Rory Gardiner

Temple building applauded for its “godly control of the details”

RIBA has named James Gorst Architects’ domed temple building in Hampshire as its South Building of the Year.

Completed in June last year, the New Temple Complex replaced an existing 1970’s structure with a temple, chapels, library and a catering kitchen. The building has a mixture of non-religious and ritual areas. 

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