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The Very Stones Will Cry Out: Installing an Altar and Ambo for Franciscan University
We just wrapped up the design and installation of a new altar and ambo at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Unlike most architecture...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jul 11 min read
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We Three Kings: Highlighting the Nativity Scene Altar at University of Franciscan University
At Baker Architects, we believe that every detail in a sacred space should speak to the mystery it holds. That’s why, during our...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 241 min read
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Every Detail Counts: Installing the Oils Ambry and Paschal Candle at Franciscan University
Baker Studios no element of a church is too small to be treated with reverence. We recently completed the design and installation of a...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 171 min read
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Universal Call to Holiness: How we Created a Custom Relief Sculpture for Franciscan University
Recently, the team at Baker Architects installed the first panel for our "Universal Call to Holiness" , a concrete relief sculpture for...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 131 min read
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Transforming Sacred Space: Installing Furnishings at Sts Cyril and Methodius
At Baker Architects, our work in sacred architecture goes beyond just building spaces — it’s about bringing theology to life through...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
May 72 min read
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Designing Multi-Generational Church Spaces: A Design That Connects Generations
A church is unlike any other structure. It’s not just designed to cater to a target age group, serve the community’s needs until the...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Modern Church Interior Design VS Traditional Church Interior Design
When you walk into a church, whether it’s modern or made hundreds of years ago, you likely expect what it’s going to look like, and it...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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Restoring Historical Churches: Challenges and Triumphs in Preservation
Historical churches are some of the most meaningful historical buildings in the world. You can’t just see them as old buildings. They’re...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Designing for the Future of Worship
If you take time to look through the various churches from the start to today, you’ll notice two things. First, there have been some...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Timeless Beauty: Integrating Classical Architecture into Contemporary Churches
Like most things, architecture has changed dramatically over the centuries. New materials become popular, design theme trends change, and...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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Sustainable Sacred Architecture: Eco-Friendly Innovations in Church Architecture
The primary focus of a church in terms of design is to bring glory to God and imbue the church with meaningful symbolism that creates a...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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Faith and Technology and the Role of Technology in Sacred Architecture
Two things you probably don’t think about in the same context are faith and technology. In many aspects, the two seem to conflict in...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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Leaving a Legacy: How to Start Planning Your Church Building Project
Building a church is one of the things you can do to help bring people closer to God and help them find eternal salvation. It’s the act...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 27, 20244 min read
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A Guiding Hand: Navigating Church Building Regulations and Permits
If you’ve read our other guides, you know that building a church is easily one of the most complex construction projects you can take on....

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 26, 20244 min read
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What Should You Consider When Building a Church? Brief Guide and Checklist
Building a church is a lot more complicated than it may seem. Due to the importance of various religious themes and symbolic images in...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Catholic Church: A Brief Rundown
The Catholic church is easily the easiest type of church to spot due to its age-old symbolism and relevance to communities around the...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 24, 20244 min read
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A Brief History of Catholic Architecture
Catholicism is one of the most predominant religions on the planet. You can find Catholic churches and communities all around the world,...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Jun 24, 20244 min read
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Foundations of Faith: Planning a Church’s Construction Project
Churches have significant meaning and cultural impact, but they are like every other building in the sense that they evolve over time....

Steve Baker PhD AIA
May 14, 20244 min read
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Sanctuary Soundscapes: Integrating Audio Systems in Churches
In the 21st century, the church has done an amazing job sticking to tradition and maintaining the elegance and solemn beauty that has...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
May 14, 20244 min read
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Integral Parts of the Catholic Church Building Process: A Complete Rundown
The construction process for a normal building is typically straightforward. There’s a design phase and an architectural phase where all...

Steve Baker PhD AIA
Feb 23, 20244 min read
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