Newman Catholic Center
It started with a house
Solution: "Drop-on" remodel
Open during construction
Campus ministry. Many students. Tiny house with a garage converted into a 12-seat chapel. Need more space!
Open during construction
Solution: "Drop-on" remodel
Open during construction
Keeping the Newman Center open during construction was a key priority for the pastors, Fr. John and Fr. Kevin, so that they could continue to minister to the students.
Solution: "Drop-on" remodel
Solution: "Drop-on" remodel
Solution: "Drop-on" remodel
I designed the entire addition to be built over and around the original house--an innovation that kept the Center open and created unique design challenges.
Spaciousness and beauty
Yes, the house is still in there
Solution: "Drop-on" remodel
Curvilinear roof, soaring interior spaces, large windows, and visible structure all work together to create the new chapel.
Yes, the house is still in there
Yes, the house is still in there
Yes, the house is still in there
A welcoming and contemporary structure for the students, faculty, and staff of Cal Poly State University and Cuesta College.
A space for worship
Yes, the house is still in there
Yes, the house is still in there
With seating for nearly 200 and a back wall that opens to additional seating and meeting areas, the new chapel offers space for prayer and liturgy.
Grace Bible Church
Planning for the community
Planning for the community
A scale model helps the members of Grace Bible Church envision their future campus: church, gymnasium, classrooms, meeting spaces.
Construction begins
Planning for the community
The site begins to take shape, while the community continues to meet in its small church facility elsewhere.
Completed project-10 acre site
Main Entrance to Church Sanctuary
Two years of design planning and three years of construction to complete this 50,000 square foot church campus.
Main Entrance to Church Sanctuary
Main Entrance to Church Sanctuary
Main Entrance to Church Sanctuary
Main Entrance from the onsite parking areas provide easy access to the Sanctuary, Administrative Offices, and Christian Education Classrooms.
Fellowship Plaza
Main Entrance to Church Sanctuary
Gymnasium-Fellowship Hall
Situated between the Main Church Sanctuary, Administrative Offices, and the Gymnasium-Fellowship Hall; the Fellowship Plaza provides a cloistered open-air space for small or large group activities.
Gymnasium-Fellowship Hall
Main Entrance to Church Sanctuary
Gymnasium-Fellowship Hall
Situated between the Main Church Sanctuary, Administrative Offices, and the Gymnasium providing a cloistered open-air space for gatherings.
Theme Lighting
Lighted cross on the roof over the Main Sanctuary, themed lighting on the building and parking areas create a welcoming environment for evening activities.
Interior
The Cross and theme stage lighting is the central focus of the Sanctuary Platform wired to accomodate live contemporary music, seasonal programs, baptisms, weekday, and Sunday Services.
Interior with skylights
Interior with skylights
Skylights open the space, bring in light, and remind the assembly of its orientation toward God.
Grace Church: Remodel
Model shows site conditions
Close-up of the model courtyard
Close-up of the model courtyard
The site of this longtime church community was in the heart of downtown and required special considerations.
Close-up of the model courtyard
Close-up of the model courtyard
Close-up of the model courtyard
The courtyard provides a place off-street for people to gather.
Chapel
Close-up of the model courtyard
Street view
Street view
Also along the street
Street view
Also along the street
Also along the street
Also along the street
Additional Church Photos
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: roof framing
Newman Center: truss detail
Newman Center: roof framing
