On our last day in the Pacific Northwest we spent our final hours on the Seattle University campus. Our main objective: to explore the beautiful and architecturally significant St. Ignatius chapel, designed by Steven Holl. A wedding was taking place when we arrived, so we meandered a bit (we lucked out that it wasn't a full Catholic ceremony) and yes, spied a bit on the wedding, before taking our self-guided tour.
I highly recommend making a special trip to see this church if you ever find yourself in the Seattle area. St. Ignatius is beautiful and moving. I don't even know where to begin describing the use of light and texture, scale...just go see for yourself. It won't disappoint.
Fin.
{reflecting pool, bell tower}
{bell tower detail}
{St. Ignatius}
{entry doors, looking out}
{from the outside looking in...spying on a wedding}
{some smartass on the Seattle University campus...}
{a coupla goons..}
{altar window..I think}
{Madonna tree in the Blessed Sacrament room/sanctuary}
{holy water}
{anointing oils}*I supposed it should be mentioned that Francis deserves credit for some of these photos, though I'm perfectly fine accepting all photo credits.
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