The Architecture of Sacred Spaces: Exploring How form, Light and Materiality Shape Spiritual Experience in Catholic Churches in Ibadan, Nigeria
Journal of Civil Engineering Research & Technology October 15, 2026 Akinluyi Muyiwa L, Obakin Olufunmilola A, Adebote Augustine A et al.
This chapter examines the relationship between architectural design and spiritual experience in Catholic churches within Ibadan, Nigeria, with a focus on how spatial configuration, natural lighting, and materiality influence worshippers’ perception of sacredness. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 102 respondents across multiple churches through a structured...