Green Valley Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Architect(s): Dekker Perich Holmes Sabatini
Address: 1798 Wigwam Pkwy.
Year: 1998

The Sanctuary is the second phase of a three-phase project which already includes a multipurpose building and will eventually include a classroom building. The site is long and narrow and on top of a hill. The challenge was to create a narrow space capable of seating 500 people while still being warm, inviting, and light-filled. The roofline was purposely shaped to not obstruct the views of the neighboring residences. During the evening, the clerestories allow the church to glow from the inside, resembling a "beacon" to the outside world. The most dramatic interior features are the stained heavy timber trusses over the main worship space.

Church hours and information:
http://www.gvpc-nv.org/Home.html

Architect's website: http://www.dpsabq.com/

Resources available in the ASL:

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000) Entry No. BN00139, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, plans, drawings, model

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999) Entry No. 99NVB125, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, plans, drawings, slides

Information and image(s) also available on ASL's self guided architectural driving tours:
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/south08a.html#004

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