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Our places of worship are very detailed and collaborative throughout the process to ensure an beautiful and sacred yet functional and cost-efficient transcendental religious experience to be enjoyed throughout the ages.
NORFOLK, VA
The Church of the Sacred Heart is in the historic Ghent section of Norfolk. Built at the turn of the century, the complex was updated and refurbished by The Design Collaborative.
Contemporary practices of fellowship, before and after a service, called for the addition to be a gathering space in harmony with the original Church and Rectory. This Commons now fills the space between the two and offers an alternative entrance to the Sanctuary.
NORFOLK, VA
Beth El Synagogue is located at the edge of an Historic District that includes a variety of older buildings and new residences. This complex consisted of four buildings constructed with a variety of brick colors and patterns. Three of these existing buildings had different floor levels which were not connected inside.
The new atrium lobby located in the old courtyard is at the Sanctuary level. Ramps to the Social Hall and Administration Wing provide connection and handicap access where none existed before.
The new limestone facade matches the trim on the two adjacent buildings focusing attention on the main entry. The old stained glass was moved from the Sanctuary wall to the new entry. Lanterns from the old entry were installed above the new entry doors.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Major renovations and addition.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
The Board of the Unity Church commented that our design was exactly what they had wanted but did not know how to describe. We planned for passive solar heating in the church offices and classrooms and natural daylighting in the sanctuary.
