St Mary’s narthex

Facilitating and celebrating community, the St Mary’s Catholic Church and Primary School narthex (an antechamber or large porch in a modern church) is designed to bring parishioners together. Taking reference from ecclesiastic buildings of the past, a row of cloistered openings maintains the solidity, while allowing views to and from the church.

Design Practice: Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Photographer: Derek Swalwell