La Crescenta Presbyterian

Before and After makeover of the La Crescenta Campus Church Chapel, a simple interior renovation included all new finishes, furnishing, and new ceiling and lighting concept, creating a focus on the original traditional architectural structure.

Location

La Crescenta, California

Principal

Maekeng Chinn AIA, SARA

Design Lead

Luisa Salazar

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Details

By creating lighting soffits and wall alcoves that enhance the traditional prominent columns and beams of the traditional church architecture.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Chapel

The design includes expanding the stage (chancel and alter) by providing a more universal design defined by simplified floor material transition, establishing a vertical focus in the vestibule entrance with a carved-out open ceiling with a featured chandelier pendant.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Chapel
La Crescenta Presbyterian Chapel
La Crescenta Presbyterian Chapel

The “After” transformation image of the chapel space provides a completely different experience for patrons, entering the chapel from a lowered scale outdoor breezeway into a bright and airy vestibule.

It brings the visitors a clear focus and perception of light and openness to the center chancel compared to the "Before" image.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Chapel
La Crescenta Presbyterian Chapel

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