Christ Episcopal Church

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Studio B Architects

Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia

PHOTOGRAPHS
Raul J. Garcia

AREA
9000.0 ft2

YEAR
2009

LOCATION
Aspen, Colorado, USA

CATEGORY
Churches

Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia
Christ Episcopal Church
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Nicknamed the ‘Quonset Hut’ for its unique barrel-shaped nave, the original Christ Episcopal Church was constructed in 1962 in Aspen’s Historic West End.

After numerous alterations and minor additions, the CEC sought to unify and update the aging and inefficient structure through a significant renovation and addition effort.

This historic preservation, remodel and addition had to first receive approval from Aspen Historic Preservation Committee.

Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia
Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia
Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia

Using the existing church’s modernist roots as cues, the addition differs in form and scale to compliment the historic resource.

The design enhanced the worship and fellowship facilities for the church’s growing congregation, and provided administrative, hospitality and support spaces for church staff.

Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia
Christ Episcopal Church
© Raul J. Garcia

This has allowed the church to continue its significant contributions to the Aspen community, to minister to its congregation’s spiritual needs and to maintain its long-standing identity in Aspen’s West End.

The exterior is composed of chiseled stone, zinc, translucent glazing, and cedar siding.

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Christ Episcopal Church
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Christ Episcopal Church
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