Award Description

First Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Rochester, MI

Project Description: This project consists of a new 375 seat sanctuary addition with associated lower level community spaces. The concept is based on the cross sectional articulation of a box, and how to manipulate light into the interior of the worship space. Intended to be intimate from its inception, the sanctuary allows the congregation to be no further than 40 feet from the Communion Table and Chancel.

Jury Comment: The day-lighting of the sanctuary captures the spirit of ecclesiastical architecture; uplifting yet residential in scale, the result of which is an uncluttered, meditative space.

Credits:
Architect: Constantine George Pappas AIA
Category: Building
Owner: First Congregational Church
Contractor: Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc.
Photos: David Rose, Photographer