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- Henrik Kam and ACLA
- Henrik Kam & ACLA
A serene chapel designed for St. Mary’s College High School, featuring thoughtfully crafted open spaces, courtyards, and gardens, enhancing student life through meditation, prayer, and community gatherings.
Working with Mark Cavagnero’s office, Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture designed the open space, courtyards and gardens for a new student chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s College High School. Serving as a venue for private meditation and prayer as well as daily mass services and special services throughout the year, the Chapel is a critical addition to student life.
Design Award - American Institute of Architects, California
Honor Award - American Institute of Architects San Francisco
Location: Albany, CA
Architect: Mark Cavagnero Associates
Photography: Henrik Kam and ACLA
The white concrete chapel serves as icon and marker at the entrance to the campus of the 157-year old St. Mary’s College High School. Perched just above the neighboring creek, this stark, minimal building is a buffer between the bustle of student life and the quiet green of the riparian woodland.
Quiet courtyards and contemplative fountains complement the chapel building, extending the space for gathering and worship.
Glowing with an offer of sanctuary and solace, whatever form one’s beliefs might take
John King, Architectural Record
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