The steel skeleton is taking shape for a new parish center at the Church of Our Saviour in Lincoln Park. The church began demolition of the 1860s-era parish hall in July after receiving permission to tear it down it on May 13. Church of Our Saviour is working with Care for Friends, a community partner, on the new addition.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Note that part of the existing sanctuary is “floating” in the open space. Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
While creating new spaces for church and community functions, the parish center will also include upgrades to make the entire property more accessible. The main entrance will be located at ground level, which will allow for the elimination of the aluminum ramp at the front entrance to the church. Indoor features, including an elevator, will allow easy mobility to the sanctuary and all three levels of the new space.
Lower level floor plan, via Church of Our Saviour
Main level floor plan, via Church of Our Saviour
Upper level floor plan, via Church of Our Saviour
MKB Architects is the design firm behind the new three-story plans. The lower level, located below grade, will feature a full commercial kitchen, food pantry, large meeting space, and restrooms. The main level will contain a large gathering space suitable for parties, receptions, and other larger public functions, as well as a small conference room. On the upper floor, there will be a smaller gathering space as well as a variety of classrooms.
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
From Fullerton. Photo by Daniel Schell
Construction was expected to take 16 to 18 months from the time demolition began, with the hopes of being completed in fall of 2025. For the duration of work, worship services are being held at Salvatore’s event space on West Arlington Place, with smaller gatherings held at the church rectory at 532 West Fullerton, next to the sanctuary.
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This rendering is better than what was earlier presented, but the architecture negates the understanding of the church it is attached to, in color, shapes and forms. Failure to recognize the existing architecture is failure.
Could just build your own church and show those posers a real vision.
Drew: Your sentence structure is as lacking as the design being built. While I personally don’t need to design “my own church”, I could have designed a more contextual, interesting, appropriate and sympathetic design that accomplished the same interior functions.
Put your money where your mouth is.
Is that a better sentence? The church got a developer, used the land they own, signed off on a design they wanted and saw fit, and has now pursued construction.
The new structure certainly looks better than almost every suburban strip mall congregation.
ANOTHER MINDLESS, FACELES, BOX WITH NO RELATION TO ITS CONTEXT.
The good news is it faces the alley.