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St. Peter Chanel
Hawaiian Gardens, California

Positioned directly on axis to the main road leading to the site this Catholic church was designed to be inspirational to all who may visit. This one thousand seat church is specifically designed to meet the growing needs of an ethnically diverse parish. Warm colors and materials grace the interior. Rich materials such as marble are used in specific areas such as the platform and altar. These materials compliment the various liturgical items that are placed on the raised platform. A semi-private sacristy carries the same theme at a smaller scale to allow for private adoration.

The simple shapes and subtle color changes on the interior and exterior accentuates the architectural shapes and mass. The sweeping gracefulness of the high wood interior ceiling transitions into a light well over the altar and at other key areas to allow natural light to become part of the celebration.

The large exterior custom concrete plaza becomes a gathering place before and after services. The plaza pattern radiates from out from the center of the main entry doors. This radiating pattern complements the 12 concrete columns standing at the entry of the plaza welcoming all who visit.