For Today's ArchiPic, I decided I wanted something different than we normally see. Out of all the cathedrals I've seen, I have never seen one like the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County, California. It is truly one of a kind, and better yet, all of it is glass. The glass is stuck to silicon to provide better support, thus the cathedral can withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake, allowing it to bend with the earth and not crack. The Garden Grove Community Church moved to the building in 1981, when it was officially dedicated to the church. Although the Crystal Cathedral isn't made of crystal and is not truly a "cathedral", the building is a special piece of modern architecture, and its design is very unique. A cathedral with a glass exterior, silicon supports, and a keen sense of creativity make this cathedral one of the best I have ever seen! (even though it isn't a cathedral!)
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