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Chapel of the Holy Family | Marquette University

Renovation for Catholic Worship | Milwaukee, WI

The renovation refreshes the aesthetic and enhances both Catholic and multi-faith use. Beyond refreshing aesthetics and improving function, the design balances tradition with a vision for current and future, placing the chapel within a larger trajectory of ritual space: alluding to past, celebrating present, aspiring to celebrations beyond.

Symbols for the chapel were selected carefully to reflect both Catholic and multi-denominational use of the space. A prominent mandorla dances asymmetrically under the ceiling. The introduction of less rigid architectural and symbolic features deemphasizes the octagonal geometry and accentuates flourish and delight against the subdued regimented backdrop.

Undulating panels of ceiling and wall animate visually while providing suitable acoustics and achieves the desired reverberation.

The tempering of the rigid order, allows flexibility of arrangement. Centric, linear, asymmetric and informal arrangements all thrive. 

Portfolio

Completion

2024

Square Footage

3,350

Services

Master Planning
Conceptual Design
Documentation for Bidding/Construction
Liturgical Design

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