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Asymmetric Skylight Fissure
Guides natural daylight along the altar walls throughout the day.
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St. John Church Sanctuary
A peaceful, contemporary worship sanctuary designed around natural light shafts, timber beams, and acoustic warmth.
Location
Nashville, TN
Year
2023
Status
Concept
Category
Commercial
Services
Conceptual Design, Architectural Visualization
Location
Nashville, TN
Year
2023
Status
Concept
Category
Commercial
Services
Conceptual Design, Architectural Visualization
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Case Study
Inside the design process.
From the first challenge to the final outcome, with each decision recorded.
Overview
A peaceful, contemporary worship sanctuary designed around natural light shafts, timber beams, and acoustic warmth.
Challenge
Creating a space that feels deeply spiritual and intimate yet scales easily to host a large congregation.
Approach
Designed a modern gabled hall featuring an asymmetric skylight fissure that casts moving light rays across the chancel throughout the day.
Outcome
A breathtaking, quiet sanctuary concept combining traditional gabled forms with contemporary light-focusing design.
Highlights
Asymmetric Skylight Fissure
Guides natural daylight along the altar walls throughout the day.
Exposed Scissor Trusses
Creates structural rhythm and vertical cathedral height.
Acoustic Slat Cladding
Warm wood slats designed for clean music acoustics and speaking clarity.
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