CATHEDRAL OF HOPE INTERFAITH PEACE CHAPEL
DALLAS, TEXAS | 8,000 SQFT | COMPLETED IN 2010
Conceived as a part of an ambitious Masterplan for the Cathedral of Hope Campus by renowned architect Philip Johnson just prior to his passing, the Interfaith peace Chapel seeks to provide a sacred place for individuals of all faiths.
The highly sculptural concept compliments the planned Great Cathedral; both monolithic volumes set into the context in a surreal fashion. All exterior and interior surfaces of the structure softly curve and warp in all directions. Large glazed portals flood the entry vestibule with natural light while the sacred space is lit only from above by a dramatic skylight. A planned circular plaza creates a connection with the existing buildings and a full basement houses all required services.
The project seeks to take full advantage of today’s technologies, utilizing parametric building information modeling [BIM] as well as working to achieve maximum LEED certification.