OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FRANCISCAN FRIARY

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CLIENT:                Proviance of Our Lady of Guadalupe

 

LOCATION:          Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

SIZE:                    14,000 sf

 

BUDGET:              $ 4.2 million

 

STATUS:              Completed 2008

 

TEAM:                  Tom Gifford,

                          Calott+ Gifford

                          ABQ Engineering

                          Enterprise Builders

 

DESCRIPTION:       Sited on the precipice of a mesa the Friary frames of sweeping views but also provides meditative spaces for this monastic residence.                               This building uses the traditional Franciscan typologies, the convento, brought to New Mexico over 400 years ago, Native American                                 traditions treasured by the Franciscan and a thoughtful This building uses many green technologies in the spirit of Francis, the Patron Saint                           of animals and the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SAN DAMIANO CHAPEL

MANZANO COURTYARD

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