Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Description
Envisioned as the spiritual home for the Archdiocese’s Catholic community, the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a towering cast-in-place concrete structure with interior walls that soar 83 to 102 feet high and support an 80,000 lb copper-clad dome over the altar. The breathtaking downtown sanctuary, dressed in gold leaf, is large enough to seat more than 2,000 worshipers and features a 137 ft-tall bell tower, 5,000 SF of stained glass fabricated in Italy and Germany, more than 40 pieces of specially commissioned art and liturgical furnishings, and sophisticated acoustical technology and audio/visual systems that give the parish flexibility while preserving the sanctity of the space.
Awards
AGC of America | AON Build America Award: Building New, 2009
ASA-Houston | Excellence in Construction Award, 2008
Texas Construction Magazine | Judges Award, 2008
Texas Construction Magazine | Best of the Best: Worship, 2008
CSI | Craftsmanship Award, 2008
AGC Houston | APEX Award: General Contractor Liturgical/Church, 2008
AGC Houston | Standard of Excellence Award: Mark Gore (Project Manager), 2008
Associated Masonry Contractor of Houston | Golden Trowel Award: Masonry Excellence, 2008
