St. Thomas More Catholic Church

A church for 1,100 people, including a Daily Chapel and support spaces and a 4,000 square-feet Administration building, are the final build-out of a three-phase project.

photograph by © Darren Bradley

The church is built on the highest elevation of the site: a gently-sloped hill at the intersection of Cannon Road and Melrose Drive in the San Diego County city of Oceanside. Solid volumes oppose harsh sun along the western elevation. Inside, the sanctuary interior receives filtered light through staggered walls clerestories.

photograph by © Darren Bradley

The design of the interior emphasizes the assembly itself as the center of liturgical celebration. A participatory arrangement of seating surrounding the altar includes a large choir and organ area to enhance the celebration. At the eastern elevation, the church opens generously onto the central courtyard and the rest of the campus.

Beyond, gardens and additional courts provide a sense of repose and contemplation to the parishioners

photograph by © Darren Bradley

Project Info Architects : Renzo Zecchetto Architects Location : CA, United States Year : 2015 Type : Religious Photographs : Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Taylor Hsiao

photograph by © Taylor Hsiao

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Taylor Hsiao

photograph by © Darren Bradley

photograph by © Darren Bradley

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