I woke up in the middle of the night and could not go back to sleep for an hour or maybe two. At the beginning, all sorts of thoughts were flashing through my mind. And then, out of the blue, I started designing the basilica for our age. I started with the basilica of old. The central nave was extended on both sides by adding lower naves and connecting them by means of arches. Essentially, it was a way to make a larger building by joining three buildings together. The section I envisaged was the same, but all its components were sections of a circle. I used prefabricated concrete elements for easy assembly. The first design was simple. It was a Greek cross in the square plan, but its four sides were semicircular. In perspective, it looked like a half of a fat wheel with fat knobs on both sides of its axis. It could be stretched in any direction, too. Also, a semispherical cupola could be added to it. The light could be provided by separating the elements slightly either horizontally or vertically. For larger structures, hyperbolic sections would be used for structural integrity. As I lied in bed, I kept playing with the new basilica. All sorts of shapes could easily be derived from the basic elements. As places of worship, basilicas would also remain sufficiently similar to stand out among other buildings. Besides, the design would provide a cozy environment for the worshipers. The light projected onto the curved inner walls would be wonderful to behold, as well. And so, the joy of designing kept me awake much longer than usual. But I cannot tell any longer at which point the shapes of the new basilica became the stuff of dreams.