St. Thomas More Catholic Community Church
Architect(s): KGA Architecture
Address: 130 N. Pecos Rd.
Year: 1996

The design inspiration for this 25,085 square-foot building was the Trinity, apparent in the equilateral triangular organization of the main spaces and bell tower footprint. One of the more interesting exterior elements is the bell tower, which has a triangular footprint and features deep reveals in the shape of a cross. Cleverly, the hollow bell tower serves an additional purpose by providing storage space. The triangular geometries are carried into the interior design of the church with the only orthogonal elements being the confessionals. Skylights, stained glass, and natural light radiating from behind the cross above the altar were all strategically utilized to create a dramatic, spiritual atmosphere.

View the KGA Architecture Firm website at:
http://www.kga-architects.com/
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church received the
Southern Nevada Water Authority Landscape Award

Resources available in the ASL:
“St. Thomas More Catholic Community.” AIA Las Vegas Forum (Jan./Feb. 1996): 7. ASL File #: LVA(F) KGA 5

AIA Nevada Design Awards (2000)     Entry No. BN00143, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form/board, photos, plans, drawings

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1999)     Entry No. 99NVB142, Submission . UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos, plans, drawings, slides

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1998)      Entry No. 98NVB122, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Awards (1998)      Entry No. 98WMR154, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1997)     Entry No. 97B30, Submission  . UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, photos

AIA Nevada Design Awards (1996)     Entry No. 96U9, Submission. UNLV Architecture Studies Library holds: entry form, renderings

Information and image(s) also available on ASL's self guided architectural driving tours:
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/south08a.html#003

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