The existing sanctuary of this historic 1926 church building was renovated to expand seating and reorient the seating to provide more of a “community” atmosphere. The existing character of the space was maintained and replicated in the renovated areas. A new gable was added above the altar platform to accentuate this area. A sensitively designed addition provided much needed space for gathering and support functions. Construction documents were prepared in 1995 and construction was completed in December of 1996.
![](http://foresightarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/SJCS_3.jpg)
In addition to a large gathering space, the new addition includes a nursery, restrooms, kitchenette and a small meeting room.
![](http://foresightarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/St.-Josephs-Exterior-1-1024x661.jpg)
Worshipers enter through the gathering space in the new addition, which has been carefully designed to blend with the original 1929 church.
![](http://foresightarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/St.-Josephs-Addition-1024x824.jpg)
The flexibility of the reoriented worship space has allowed this space to be used for a wide variety of cultural events in addition to providing a more intimate space for worship.