New constration
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Project • By Fisher Heck Architects • Churches
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
In order to accommodate a growing congregation in a developing suburb of Austin, we were selected by this church to design a new 1,200 seat worship hall adjacent to their existing chapel and multipurpose building. The result had to provide the church with more of a presence at the street, but still fit into the area's residential context. Upon entering the church through 10 foot tall custom bronze doors, parishioners are be able to experience a variety of materials such as wood, stone, steel, fabric and glass, all working together in harmony and highlighted by various clearstory windows to further enhance the spiritual experience for parishioners. More
Project • By CORE architecture + design • Libraries
DC Public Library - West End Branch
EastBanc Inc. and the DC Public Library (DCPL) chose CORE to design the interiors of the District’s new West End Library.
Working with building design architect TEN Arquitectos, CORE created an interior environment that seamlessly integrates with the building design while celebrating DCPL’s forward-thinking approach to its facilities’ design and a multitude of programmatic offerings and services for the community. The library interior is an airy, bright, and inspiring modern space with soaring angled columns. Vivid accents throughout the library create an inspiring spatial and visual journey for visitors. The community’s diversity and history are highlighted by custom artwork from local artists Adrienne Gaither and... More