St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
The revitalization of this early 20th century building addresses the congregation’s contemporary needs while respecting its original neo-gothic design.
Need: Address accessibility challenges, worn furnishings, and aging audio-visual and mechanical systems
Solution: Reinvigorate the facility to meet the contemporary needs of a worship space
Result: A bright and beautiful worship space that improves the accessibility and longevity of the building while continuing to honor its historic architecture
![Wide view of church interior from above in the rear loft](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I-St-Paul-The-Apostle-Catholic-Church-from-loft-768x512.jpg)
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Project Details
Location
Davenport, IASize
10,300 sq ftConstruction Cost
$2,800,000Client Type
Design features and improvements
- Trefoil details incorporated throughout the building, including pew ends, liturgical furnishings, and floor medallions
- Improved accessibility to the altar and chapel areas
- New solid oak pews and liturgical furnishings
- New terrazzo flooring
- Fresh finishes, paint, and wall coverings
- Updated lighting, power, and audio-visual systems
![Trefoil detail on wooden pew](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I-St-Paul-The-Apostle-Catholic-Church-pew-detail-683x1024.jpg)
![View of pews and surrounding area on left side of nave](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I-St-Paul-The-Apostle-Catholic-Church-left-side-TF-1024x683.jpg)
![Full view of church interior from rear pews](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I-St-Paul-The-Apostle-Catholic-Church-from-back-1024x683.jpg)
![View of nave from the chancel](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I-St-Paul-The-Apostle-Catholic-Church-from-altar-TF-1024x683.jpg)
![Piano in the foreground of a wide view of the church interior](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I-St-Paul-The-Apostle-Catholic-Church-from-choir-front-1024x683.jpg)