Grace Lutheran Church

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The church embraces traditional architectural forms with a contemporary Southwestern flair. Sandstone, installed in a Anazasi layered pattern and as wall panels, coupled with stucco and concrete roof tile is accentuated by an angled concrete plinth foundation. Extended views to the Sandia mountains are made prominent through careful site placement of church. Cascading natural daylight enters from windows high in the chancel and nave bathing the space in a warm glow during the day and at night conveying an invitation to people passing by on the street. Sacred geometry was followed to order both plan and section, imparting a sense of completeness and permanence. Materials of granite, slate, iron and wood were selected to reinforce a historic memory of church.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico