Institutional study 06

Public space

St. Jude Church

How can a church feel recognisable, welcoming and composed from every approach?

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St. Jude Catholic Church concept viewed along the naveInstitutional study 06

01 / Design response

A long nave, repeated arched openings and a clear entrance tower give the building a steady civic presence.

Brief

Shape a place of worship with clear arrival, legible circulation and a strong collective room.

  • Institutional architecture
  • Public space
  • Visualization
St. Jude Catholic Church concept viewed from the entrance side
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St. Jude Catholic Church concept viewed along the nave
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St. Jude Catholic Church concept beside a reflective court
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02 / Project logic

Institutional logic

The plan holds a direct processional axis. Side openings bring measured daylight, while the roof and tower make the building easy to identify from a distance.