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St. Mary’s College High School Chapel
Working with Mark Cavagnero’s office, Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture designed the open space, courtyards and gardens for a new student chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s College High School. Serving as a venue for private meditation and prayer as well as daily mass services and special services throughout the year, the Chapel is a critical addition to student life.
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The white concrete chapel serves as icon and marker at the entrance to the campus of the 157-year old St. Mary’s College High School. Perched just above the neighboring creek, this stark, minimal building is a buffer between the bustle of student life and the quiet green of the riparian woodland.
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Quiet courtyards and contemplative fountains complement the chapel building, extending the space for gathering and worship.
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“John King, Architectural Recordglowing with an offer of sanctuary and solace, whatever form one’s beliefs might take
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