{"id":5731,"date":"2018-10-11T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T15:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/?p=5731"},"modified":"2018-10-11T11:34:52","modified_gmt":"2018-10-11T15:34:52","slug":"sta-narthex-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/sta-narthex-project\/","title":{"rendered":"STA Narthex Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> St Thomas Aquinas <\/strong><strong>Space Evaluation &amp; Renewal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NARTHEX &amp; BETHANY ROOM <\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><u>SCOPE &amp; GOAL<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>:<\/u><\/strong> Evaluate Narthex and Bethany Room to identify physical enhancement opportunities that will provide flexibility of use and improved space utilization for parishioner resource, routine use, common gathering and special events. An increased cohesiveness and liturgical appropriateness with the sanctuary should and will be considered in any improvements to be made.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NOTE:<\/u> The information presented below represents ideas and options that are being explored.\u00a0 Contractor evaluations and project estimates are in process of being completed to determine their cost effectiveness and\/or structural ability.\u00a0 No firm or final decisions have been made regarding the feasibility and timing of this project. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>AREAS OF FOCUS &amp; CONSIDERATION:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SPACE UTILIZATION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Baptismal Font relocation to inside Sanctuary for liturgical appropriateness<\/li>\n<li>Create dedicated gathering\/seating area opportunities to improve connectivity &amp; community<\/li>\n<li>Create information resource center for new and existing parishioners<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate benefit of dedicated storage space\/room for tables, chairs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5735\" src=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-600x388.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-800x518.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4-1200x776.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-4.jpg 2550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>SPACE CONNECTIVITY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create connection between Narthex &amp; Bethany Room for larger community events\/gatherings<\/li>\n<li>Modify opening and\/or eliminate windows between Bethany Room &amp; Narthex<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of Sanctuary entrance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5732 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-200x109.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1-1200x657.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-1.jpg 2513w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong><u>SPACE FLEXIBILITY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify targeted spaces\/areas for periodic use in event signup\/info distribution, fundraising efforts, pillar awareness activities, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5733\" src=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-200x109.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2-1200x657.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-2.jpg 2513w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>WALL SURFACES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neutralize existing wall surfaces to increase overall visual consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5734\" src=\"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-600x388.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-800x518.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3-1200x776.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2018\/10\/Narthex-View-3.jpg 2550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>FLOORING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freshen &amp; lighten current floor surfaces to improve visual appeal &amp; physical perception<\/li>\n<li>Create consistency of flooring surfaces between Narthex and Bethany Room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>CEILING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate non-wood ceiling surfaces to create consistency &amp; finished appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>LIGHTING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate options to improve lighting consistency in and between spaces<\/li>\n<li>Consider benefits of LED lighting and addition of dimming feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Thank you, Narthex Update Committee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fr. Michael Hoyt, Michael Davis, Tom Quinn, Ernie Kobets, Mike Gardner, Chris Durnil, Sheila Brown<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St Thomas Aquinas Space Evaluation &amp; Renewal NARTHEX &amp; BETHANY ROOM \u00a0 SCOPE &amp; GOAL: Evaluate Narthex and Bethany Room to identify physical enhancement opportunities that will provide flexibility of use and improved space utilization for parishioner resource, routine use, common gathering and special events. 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