Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church – Ministry Center — Bryn Mawr, PA
Western Hemlock with a Standard Oak finish
SKU(s):1113-7
Harmony Above: A Symphony in Wood at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
As you step into the serene embrace of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Ministry Center, your gaze is instinctively drawn upwards to a magnificent custom wood ceiling installation. The wood ceiling is a canvas where functionality meets aesthetics.
The juxtaposition of the wood against the stone and glass forms a dialogue of materials, each enhancing the other’s presence in a silent yet profound narrative of texture and time. Warm, rich tones of wood line the expansive overhead space, their linear continuity drawing the eye toward the central skylight. This design not only enhances the architectural rhythm but also emboldens the spatial narrative of the ministry center.
This project, emblematic of 9Wood’s dedication to fast and bespoke craftsmanship, stands as a testament to the potential of wood as a defining element in contemporary sacred architecture. Would you believe it took less than 4 weeks to deliver? Even with 9Wood’s Fast>Track program, each plank tells a story of sustainable sourcing and thoughtful design, a story that resonates within the hallowed halls of Bryn Mawr.
Made only possible by the expert installers at Klover Contracting in Quakertown, PA, it is not merely an addition to the church; it is a transformative element that reshapes the spatial experience. Here, parishioners find a space where architecture ascends into art and where the ceiling does more than shelter—it inspires.
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Project Details
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Voith & Mactavish Architects (VMA) – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Klover Contracting, Quakertown, Pennsylvania
1600
January 2022
22531