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Holy Cross Church

A Romanesque-inspired church interior with exposed timber trusses, a celestial blue apse, gold sacred art, and mosaic panels — transforming a parish hall into a permanent sacred space.

LocationWest Fargo, ND
Year2024
StatusCompleted
Holy Cross Church
Area8,500 sq ft
Duration14 months
ScopeNew church interior
ClientHoly Cross Parish
Center aisle — timber ceiling and celestial blue apse
Center aisle — timber ceiling and celestial blue apse
Altar — golden crucifix, mosaic reredos, and peacock sculptures
Altar — golden crucifix, mosaic reredos, and peacock sculptures
Sanctuary — celestial blue vault and marble altar
Overview

YCD Studio collaborated with New Jerusalem Liturgical Design on the creation of a new Romanesque-style church interior for Holy Cross. The project marked the transition from a long-used parish hall into a permanent sacred space, with a strong …

Narthex — star-painted ceiling, baptismal font, and cross inlay
Narthex — star-painted ceiling, baptismal font, and cross inlay
Elevated view — full nave with timber ceiling and pendant lighting
Approach

The design was anchored by the integration of meaningful existing elements, including the original crucifix and a salvaged tabernacle. These artifacts informed the overall visual language and color strategy of the sanctuary. The process combined …

Center aisle — timber ceiling and celestial blue apseCenter aisle — timber ceiling and celestial blue apse
Altar — golden crucifix, mosaic reredos, and peacock sculpturesAltar — golden crucifix, mosaic reredos, and peacock sculptures
Sanctuary — celestial blue vault and marble altar

YCD Studio collaborated with New Jerusalem Liturgical Design on the creation of a new Romanesque-style church interior for Holy Cross. The project marked the transition from a long-used parish hall into a permanent sacred space, with a strong …

Narthex — star-painted ceiling, baptismal font, and cross inlayNarthex — star-painted ceiling, baptismal font, and cross inlay
Elevated view — full nave with timber ceiling and pendant lighting

The design was anchored by the integration of meaningful existing elements, including the original crucifix and a salvaged tabernacle. These artifacts informed the overall visual language and color strategy of the sanctuary. The process combined …

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