Pollen Architects, headed by Elizabeth Alford, restored and renovated this historic Chapel on St. Edward's campus. She selected Maček Furniture at the earliest stages of planning to design the liturgical furniture, in coordination the director of campus ministries, Father Peter Walsh. https://www.pollenarchitecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2015-winter-magazine.pdf

Altar made of elm and limestone

2014

All of the lumber for the furniture came from elm and walnut trees on the St. Edward’s campus. The elm, in particular, were trees from the site of the Chapel building expansion.

The Sanctuary

Corpus carved by Rebecca Cantos-Busch

Steel and bronze candle stands by Hawkeye Glenn

The lectern

The Presider’s Chair was made of southern white ash lumber to match the congregation pews.

The tabernacle

The ritual act of opening the tabernacle door is expressed by the door’s unique wooden hinges. No handle required. When turning the key, the door is pushed open by recessed magnets.

Baptism font

Glass by Kathleen Ash, Studio K

The ambry