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St. Mary's Church

A comprehensive Gothic Revival interior transformation with ribbed vaulted ceilings, stained glass, figurative apse murals, and custom liturgical furnishings — creating a unified sacred environment.

LocationGrand Forks, ND
Year2024
StatusCompleted
St. Mary's Church
Area10,000 sq ft
Duration16 months
ScopeFull interior transformation
ClientSt. Mary's Parish
Nave — center aisle toward altar and apse muralsNave — center aisle toward altar and apse murals
Nave — Gothic vaulted ceiling with stained glassNave — Gothic vaulted ceiling with stained glass
Center aisle — soaring pointed arches toward altar
Overview

YCD Studio collaborated with New Jerusalem Liturgical Design on the comprehensive interior transformation of St. Mary's in Grand Forks. The project focused on creating a cohesive and fully realized sacred environment through the integration of …

Sanctuary — rose window and apse muralSanctuary — rose window and apse mural
Altar detail — marble table and Transfiguration mural
Approach

The process began with an assessment of existing conditions to identify opportunities for unification and enhancement. Graphic renderings were developed to establish a clear design direction and secure client alignment before moving into fabrication. …

Apse — tabernacle, angel statues, and figurative muralsApse — tabernacle, angel statues, and figurative murals
Side chapel — Gothic arch with gold columns
Details

YCD Studio worked alongside Paige Stransky to develop and refine design options, contributing to the overall direction and clarity of the project. We supported the process by translating design intent into visual studies and helping align spatial, …

Mural detail — Gothic wainscoting and lecternMural detail — Gothic wainscoting and lectern
Nave — center aisle toward altar and apse muralsNave — center aisle toward altar and apse murals
Nave — Gothic vaulted ceiling with stained glassNave — Gothic vaulted ceiling with stained glass
Center aisle — soaring pointed arches toward altar

YCD Studio collaborated with New Jerusalem Liturgical Design on the comprehensive interior transformation of St. Mary's in Grand Forks. The project focused on creating a cohesive and fully realized sacred environment through the integration of …

Sanctuary — rose window and apse muralSanctuary — rose window and apse mural
Altar detail — marble table and Transfiguration mural

The process began with an assessment of existing conditions to identify opportunities for unification and enhancement. Graphic renderings were developed to establish a clear design direction and secure client alignment before moving into fabrication. …

Apse — tabernacle, angel statues, and figurative muralsApse — tabernacle, angel statues, and figurative murals
Side chapel — Gothic arch with gold columns

YCD Studio worked alongside Paige Stransky to develop and refine design options, contributing to the overall direction and clarity of the project. We supported the process by translating design intent into visual studies and helping align spatial, …

Mural detail — Gothic wainscoting and lecternMural detail — Gothic wainscoting and lectern

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