University of Saint Francis – Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi
Fort Wayne, Indiana
The University of Saint Francis wanted to create a space for the faculty and the sisters of the University.
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2017, AIA Fort Wayne: Renovation Merit AwardThis long-awaited spiritual centerpiece on the University of Saint Francis campus was a dream cherished by faculty and the Sisters of Saint Francis for many years.
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Design Collaborative has a wonderful way of listening to all options and then coming up with a design that meets all expressed needs. The result is that everyone has a clear sense of ownership for the project.
Sister M. Elise Kriss, Former President
University of Saint Francis
As the university’s first freestanding chapel, it stands prominently beside Mirror Lake, offering a peaceful and inspiring place for worship, reflection, and community gathering.Designed to seat 250, the chapel is three times the size of the previous worship space and serves as the setting for weekly televised Mass for the diocese. A striking octagonal cupola—approximately 35 feet tall and wide—crowns the chapel, featuring eight towering stained-glass windows that bathe the interior in warm natural light. New liturgical furnishings and custom windows enhance the sacred atmosphere, making the chapel not only a landmark of faith but also a lasting symbol of tradition and unity on campus. |
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