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Elkus Manfredi Architects designed the renovation of Boston’s Cathedral of the Holy Cross to bring new light and life to its facade and vast interior. | ©Robert Benson

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Cathedral of the Holy Cross

PrizeWinner in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation

Firm LocationBoston, United States

CompanyElkus Manfredi Architects

Lead ArchitectDavid P. Manfredi, FAIA, LEED AP

Design TeamConstruction Manager/Owner’s Project Manager: Suffolk | Liturgical Consultant: Baker Liturgical Art, LLC | Structural Engineer: MacNamara Salvia, Structural Engineers | MEP Engineers: WSP | Lighting Consultant: HDLC Architectural Lighting | Civil Engineer: VHB | Acoustics & Audio Visual: Acentech | Stained Glass Restorer: Lyn Hovey Studio, Inc.

ClientArchdiocese of Boston

The architects designed a comprehensive, unifying renovation to bring new life and light to Boston’s Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Relying on a 3D digital model and historical photos of the 144-year old church, they reconfigured the sanctuary platforms to project the altar closer to congregants, redesigned interior and exterior lighting to improve visibility and drama, restored/lightened interior finishes, integrated modern infrastructural and ADA improvements, and created new liturgical appointments to match original reredos. The full splendor of the Cathedral was realized for Easter 2019.