Worship
CHURCHES | CHAPELS | LITURGICAL OFFICES | MONASTARIES
MCF firmly believes in the transformative power of design, embracing the diverse beliefs of our clients. Regardless of their faith traditions, we are committed to crafting spaces that inspire and uplift. Our team of experts approaches each project with unwavering integrity and professionalism, skillfully reflecting the essence of light, mystery, and hope in liturgical designs that resonate with various ideologies.
Harriet Wick Chapel
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford
Situated at the foot of the Allegheny National Forest, the Harriet B. Wick Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford campus provides a tranquil and unique site for religious services, educational programs, receptions, and small choral and musical performances. It is oriented to take full advantage of the views overlooking the wildlife and surrounding hillsides, as well as the adjacent Tunungwant Creek. The Chapel can additionally be used as an instructional space, for occasional large classes.
TYPE New Construction
SIZE 4,400 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
150 Movable Seats
Natural Ventilation
Schantz Pipe Organ
Offices & Restrooms
Conference Room
Marian Fountain Convent
Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus
The convent provides living quarters for 32 Nuns. The design is oriented toward four living types: Pre-novice, Novice, Postulate and Professed. In addition to the living spaces the building includes: A Chapel, Offices, Kitchen, Living Room areas, Library, Community Room, Guest Dining and all necessary amenities. One of the projects challenges was the hillside location to the convent. Ground stabilization and vehicular flow required foresight in the planning.
TYPE New Construction
SIZE 32,703 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
Chapel
Living Spaces
Offices
Kitchen
Communal Spaces
Guest Dining
Holy Spirit Friary
Franciscan University of Steubenville
The Friary provides the living quarters and worship space for the 20 Franciscan Friars who direct the spiritual life of Franciscan University and who actively minister to the campus community. The home includes a 50-seat Chapel, guest living quarters, formal and informal living spaces, private and group dining, full service kitchen, offices, parlors for meeting with visitors, and various outdoor living spaces.
TYPE New Construction
SIZE 24,331 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
Chapel
Living Spaces
Full Service Kitchen
Offices
Visitor Guest Spaces
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh, PA
Designed by the famed architect, H.H. Richardson, MCF is proud to have been entrusted with the responsibility of restoring the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Design work was preceded by preparation of a 10-year Master Plan to complete all the desired work within a controlled and scheduled fashion. Exterior stone restoration was carefully researched, specified and supervised by MCF and included stone cleaning, selected stone replacement and restoration, repointing and waterproofing.
TYPE Renovation
HIGHLIGHTS
