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Architects: atelierjones
- Area: 48 ft²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Lara Swimmer
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Manufacturers: AEP Span, Buzzispace, Ceraclad, Eleganza, Hartung Glass Industries, Rulon International, Structurlam
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Civil Engineer: DCI Engineers, Darren Simpson, Matthew Frisby
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Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers, Greg Gilda, Matthew Amrhein
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General Contractor: Goudy Construction, Blaise Goudy, Carl Deach, Gary Moss
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Daylighting Consultant: Integrated Design Lab, Christopher Meek, Justin Schwartzhoff
Text description provided by the architects. The challenge was to convert a typical multi-tenant office space into a space capable of creating awe. To do this, the architects had to bring life to the existing beige box by breaking it open and allowing the diffuse Northwest light filter in. Historically, light has played a significant role in marking a transcendent space, and this design captures the richness of indirect, cast light reflected off natural surfaces. For the new Bellevue First Congregational Church, the new soaring sanctuary is filled with this indirect light, which subtly changes throughout the day and seasons.
