St. Jude Thaddeus Church Addition Abounds With Southwest Mission Aesthetic
Award of Merit, Cultural/Worship: St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, Albuquerque
Built in 1968, this Albuquerque church needed an upgrade to accommodate a fast-growing parish while staying true to its Southwest mission church aesthetic. The interior provides warm and inspirational spaces for private prayer, plus seating for 1,200 for group celebrations. The use of arches and niches tie into the mission style, while natural finishes such as oak, earth plaster and stone give the church a timeless look. Original stained glass windows, including a 20-ft by 14-ft cross-shaped window, were relocated to the new building to become the focal point of the bell tower and sanctuary. Highly skilled artisans created new stained glass windows and custom tile mosaics. A courtyard and walkways allow parishioners to reflect upon the nearby Sandia Mountains.
Key Players
Contractor: Klinger Constructors LLC, Albuquerque
Owner: Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Albuquerque
Lead Design: Mullen Heller Architecture PC, Albuquerque
Civil Engineer: Mark Goodwin & Assoc., Albuquerque
Structural Engineer: Chavez-Grieves Consulting Engineers, Albuquerque
MEP: Bridgers & Paxton, Albuquerque
Landscape Design: Consensus Planning, Albuquerque
Submitted by Mullen Heller Architecture PC
