Saint John’s Abbey - VJAA

The Abbey Church complex, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1950’s, is considered one of the most significant works completed by the Bauhaus architect. The complex includes an Upper and Lower Church and monastic Chapter House, whose main entrance was discretely located along the monastery’s primary circulation route. The monastic community requested that the renovated Chapter House and new Blessed Sacrament Chapel be more open to the public and that the facility be more comfortable to use. The new 9,200 square foot project includes the renovation of the existing Chapter House, along with a two-level lobby addition, and full renovation of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.