embassy center
The Embassy Center Apostolic Church
AWARDS
American Institute of Architects, Seattle Chapter
Building of the Month, June 2002
Jury Comments:
“This unusual transfiguration of a once very humble 1950s church is best appreciated by viewing its ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos. The difference is amazing. An evocative entry tower suggests the wings of a dove, and signals to its community that this is a special place of worship.”
“A remarkable transformation from an unpretentious background building to a strongly symbolic building with enormous street presence.”
“This project is important in that it changes a totally lackluster, mid-century building to provide the interior with a delightful play of light and the exterior with a heightened interpretation of a church steeple based on the Pentecostal experience. This project works both in daytime and in its exuberant evening lighting.”
Interfaith Forum on Religious Architecture
Award, 2002
Jury Comments:
“This project takes an ordinary building and transforms it into an attractive piece of sacred architecture that is also an asset for the neighborhood. There is an economy of means to achieve something quite extraordinary. The imagery of ships and sails not only helps to tie it to the local economy, but also reinforces the traditional imagery of the church as a ship. The building exudes confidence, and is a wonderful landmark for the community.”
The Embassy Center Apostolic Church
AWARDS
American Institute of Architects, Seattle Chapter
Building of the Month, June 2002
Jury Comments:
"This unusual transfiguration of a once very humble 1950s church is best appreciated by viewing its ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos. The difference is amazing. An evocative entry tower suggests the wings of a dove, and signals to its community that this is a special place of worship."
"A remarkable transformation from an unpretentious background building to a strongly symbolic building with enormous street presence."
"This project is important in that it changes a totally lackluster, mid-century building to provide the interior with a delightful play of light and the exterior with a heightened interpretation of a church steeple based on the Pentecostal experience. This project works both in daytime and in its exuberant evening lighting."
Interfaith Forum on Religious Architecture
Award, 2002
Jury Comments:
"This project takes an ordinary building and transforms it into an attractive piece of sacred architecture that is also an asset for the neighborhood. There is an economy of means to achieve something quite extraordinary. The imagery of ships and sails not only helps to tie it to the local economy, but also reinforces the traditional imagery of the church as a ship. The building exudes confidence, and is a wonderful landmark for the community."
