Client: Archdiocese of Atlanta
Area: 75,000 sf (3 Phases)
Completed: 2009

Services (Performed at CDH Partners by Thomas Smith & Michael Boland)
Master Planning, Programming, Zoning, Liturgical Furniture Design, Building Design, and Construction Documents

The design of Holy Spirit Catholic Church is based on the principles of Romanesque Revival architecture. The style is characterized by semi-circular arches, thick walls and sturdy piers. The floor plan of the worship space is based on the Latin cross, allowing for partial surround seating at the crossing of the nave and transepts. The campus was designed in three phases, starting with the sanctuary and ending with the parish hall and chapel building.

Brief
• Create a master plan that will unite the church, chapel parish hall, and preschool buildings into a secure facility
• Design a new church campus that is of enduring architectural value and traditional appearance

Results
• 750 seat sanctuary
• Open cross plan containing custom detailed pews, walls and furniture
• 175-seat chapel with an open radius plan
• 350-seat parish hall with full service kitchen

Awards
• 2002 Brick in Architecture award
• 2010 gold award winner in Houses of Worship, Brick in Architecture
• 2010 gold award, ASID Georgia Chapter