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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Redlands, California

This 15,000 SF two story brick masonry structure encloses a large-volume multi-purpose sanctuary with excellent acoustics for the von Beckerath pipe organ. The sanctuary has an outstanding degree of adaptability to many varied activities. This was accomplished through the careful design of movable elements and a unique system for providing the lighting, power and communication connections. A wood and glass chapel, situated in its own garden and accented by a carefully preserved redwood tree, provides a counter point to the masonry sanctuary element. A lower level education center is integrated with these features and it too provides a high level of adaptability. Meticulous site planning provided an interior garden terrace, which is sheltered from the surrounding busy urban scene. It received the Masonry Institute Design Award, A Vintage Award in 1995 and is included in The New Guide to the Architecture of Southern California and Terry Siloƒs book entitled Profiles.

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