The church’s contemporary terracotta module facade stands out amid the surrounding Dupont Circle neighborhood, which is complemented by the incorporation of the remaining historic ruins to reflect a perfect blend of the past and present and seamlessly achieve the client’s vision for the church’s future.

Inspired by the concept of ascension, the church is designed to lead the observer from the glazed corner entrance at Church and 18th Streets through the rising profile. The ascending stair and dynamic façade composition culminate at a large metal cross embedded in the light tower above the entrance.

An altar from the original church was deconstructed and cataloged in a rigorous mapping process that allowed the pieces to be transported off site for cleaning and preservation before being returned to the church for reinstallation in the entry vestibule.

The new residential building transitions from Church Street’s row-house scale to the modern church along 18th Street in a cohesive yet distinguished composition that steps back to create private and shared terraces. To pay homage to the congregation’s storied history, the remaining relics of the parish hall façade are incorporated as a distinctive building entryway.