A stone addition and breezeway blends seamlessly with the historic Sacred Heart Cathedral

Masonry detail in a hallway blends the old with the new in the addition at Sacred Heart Cathedral

The great hall addition is set for a seated event at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sears Center Diocesan Hall

Our team partnered with Sacred Heart Cathedral to create an addition that maintained the look and detail of the historic main cathedral.

Need: More space to accommodate both the congregation and community

Solution: Design an addition to include group spaces and classrooms

Result: An addition that continues the aesthetic of the original masonry and liturgical ornamentation

Awards

Masonry Institute of Iowa, Architectural Design Award, Masonry Detail

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Services Provided

Architecture
Interior Design
Planning

Project Details

Addition
Kitchen

Location

Davenport, IA

Size

23,600 sq ft

Construction Cost

$6,800,000

Client Type

Religious

Keeping the Historical Aesthetic

The multi-level addition benefits the congregation and community including many new amenities such as a new gathering space, a great hall, classrooms, and support spaces.

We also added a new entry, kitchen, and restrooms to the original 1891 cathedral.

Sears Center Diocesan Hall

Awards