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Spiritual Laps: The Work of John La Farge at the Newport Congregational Chuch
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Spiritual Laps: The Work of John La Farge at the Newport Congregational Chuch
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In the face of secularization, the adaptive reuse of sacred spaces is becoming more prevalent as a means of preserving the historic and often beautiful architecture of thechurch. Because of the work of John LaFarge the Newport Congregational Church has the opportunity to set a creative example for dealing with declining church membership and renewal of sacred space.
The project presents the issue of rehabilitating not only a historic landmark but also a sacred space- the church (in both building and congregation). The two are inherently connected and both should be preserved through the process of adaptive reuse.
As written by Henry Adams on La Farge’s intentions in the Newport Congregational Church, he sought to “express
(the) spiritual realities that lie behind the veil of appearance.” In the spirit of the congregational church, John La Farge
saw beyond religious imagery and created a physical manifestation of spirituality. Therefore, the proposal for reuse is a new program, which incorporates the sacred character of the space and what many call a spiritual experience –the Bath House. The Bath House will incorporate thermal baths known for healing in both mind and body. It will also incorporate spa treatment rooms, gym facilities and a lap pool. A new spiritual path connects the elements, highlighting both the spiritual experience and the work of John La Farge. The intervention includes technical textiles in the nave and beneath the mezzanine level. The experience of the baths is driven by water, the most basic element linking the baths, athletics and baptism as the space maintains its Christian congregation.
The project presents the issue of rehabilitating not only a historic landmark but also a sacred space- the church (in both building and congregation). The two are inherently connected and both should be preserved through the process of adaptive reuse.
As written by Henry Adams on La Farge’s intentions in the Newport Congregational Church, he sought to “express
(the) spiritual realities that lie behind the veil of appearance.” In the spirit of the congregational church, John La Farge
saw beyond religious imagery and created a physical manifestation of spirituality. Therefore, the proposal for reuse is a new program, which incorporates the sacred character of the space and what many call a spiritual experience –the Bath House. The Bath House will incorporate thermal baths known for healing in both mind and body. It will also incorporate spa treatment rooms, gym facilities and a lap pool. A new spiritual path connects the elements, highlighting both the spiritual experience and the work of John La Farge. The intervention includes technical textiles in the nave and beneath the mezzanine level. The experience of the baths is driven by water, the most basic element linking the baths, athletics and baptism as the space maintains its Christian congregation.
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