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| ..."liturgical consultant" is not a term that we use. A good ecclesiastical design firm draws its origins and mandate
from the official documents of the Church, not an interpretation of
what one may think is the "spirit" of the documents. A good design firm
introduces sound liturgical theology, as taught and approved by the
church, into the application of interior design that is noble and
worthy of divine worship. Good design is to be consistent with both the
architecture and fabric of the church and respects the hermeneutic of
continuity of church practice regarding worship. In other words, good
ecclesiastical design should never reflect whim, personal tastes or
trends but support the worship of Christ and His Father as expressed through 2000
years of Catholic liturgical practice (and through the even more ancient development of the Hebrew liturgy)."
d.m.gardiner
St. Anselm's Abbey Church - 2009-2010 In Process
Washington, DC - Design and procurement of Italian porcelain flooring, restoration of artwork, altar, tabernacle, processional cross, abbatial crozier, etc. Design and furnish new liturgical appointments, including, dossal, ambry, candlesticks, etc.
Above: Tile design based upon English Medieval precedents.
Below: Construction begins January 8, 2010, including a blessing of the work and the first tile by
Dom Boniface von Nell, OSB
  
St. Peter's Church - 2009-2010 In Process
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC - Sanctuary Renovation including a suite of carved wooden chairs, prie-dieux, credence tables, a new marble and brass ambo to compliment the existing altar as well as a new marble and brass frontal and mensa for the altar of repose. Other elements include new brass appointments as well as restoration of existing brass and bronzework.
Pictures forthcoming.
St. Mary's Church, Alexandria, Virginia
2009-2010 In Process.
Alexandria, Virginia - Complete Sanctuary Restoration. Project Elements include a new marble and wood reredos, reconfiguration of the sanctuary platforms, new marble shrines, marble flooring, new liturgical appointments and furnishings, etc. The inspiration for this project is taken from early Maryland Jesuit Churches -- a typical Jesuit Baroque treatment above the church's original neoclassical altar and tabernacle hearkens back to the parish's establishment by Jesuits -- and also echoes the elegance of the Great Brick Chapel at St. Mary's.
Below: BEFORE
 
Above: Approved Design.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES: February 8, 2010
  
Below: St. Joseph's Church, 2009-2010 Morganza, Maryland - Comprehensive Restoration of Church Interior.
To
commemorate the 300th anniversary of the canonical erection of the
parish, and the 150th anniversary of the current church, Gardiner Hall
began a complete restoration and redecoration of the church in 2009, with completion expected in March 2010.
The photos below display the restoration of ceiling murals removed in the 1960s, as well as the designs for the new main altar and
ambo - which suitably compliment the existing altar of repose and side
altars of the Sacred Heart and our Blessed Lady. Other project elements included the painting of the church, erection of a shrine to St. Joseph in the narthex, new sanctuary lighting, liturgical furnishings, etc.
  
  Below: St. Ann's Church, 2008-2009 Grantsville, Maryland - New Construction, Comprehensive Space Planning and Design for Church and Hall, Interior Renderings, Architectural Material Selection, Lighting, All Liturgical Appointments and Furnishings, Flooring, Lighting Design and Fixtures, etc.
 Below: Church of the Annunciation, 2006-07 Washington, DC
Complete Renovation of Sanctuary including Artwork, New Reredos, All Liturgical Appointments and Furnishings, Restoration of Marble, etc.
  Before After Below: Georgetown Visitation Monastery Retreat Oratory, 2006 Washington, DC - Tabernacle and molding designed, fabricated and installed personally by Messrs. Gardiner and Hall as a gift to the Sisters as well the 250 year old English pewter candlesticks and 350 year old Belgian pewter ciborium. New English carpet, restoration of antique monastery furniture including the Foundress's 18th c. prie dieu and Archbishop Leaonard Neale's 18th c. stall.
Above: Blessed Sacrament Parish Priests' Sacristy 2006 Washington, DC - Complete Renovation
Below: St. Michael the Archangel Church, 2010 Silver Spring, Maryland   Current Approved Plan Below: Saint Ignatius Church, 2009
Oxon Hill, Maryland - New Victorian Paint Scheme, Restored Main Altar including Repositioning of New Tabernacle, Imported English Brass Appointments, Carved Wooden Font, etc.
Above: Before.
Below: After. | |
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