St. Francis of Assisi Church  |  Windsor, VT

Built in the Georgian vernacular, this two storied, gable roof building is in keeping with the architectural character of this early colonial town. Details in the church’s masonry, such as corbelling, reflect a rich legacy of masonry usage in the Northeast.

Recalling early Jewish and Christian temples, the church was designed as a Western concept of the Jerusalem temple – to be used for teaching as well as for worship. This approach was developed through a year of introspection by the parish resulting in its recommendations.

The resultant structure presents simple, powerful organizational geometry. Located around the central worship space are the Repository Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, the Parish Hall, service areas, and classrooms located off of an arched gallery overlooking the nave. Interior finishes are of natural materials, including brick and native woods.