St. Paul’s Catholic Church

Richmond, BC
Institutional
17,000 SQFT

Catholic church designed to blend tradition with modernity, offering a warm and intimate space for worship. The 1,000-seat sanctuary features a striking oval-shaped roof supported by exposed Douglas Fir Glulam beams, spanning up to 89 feet without the need for interior columns. A strip of clerestory windows separates the roof from the rest of the structure, allowing natural light to transform the space throughout the day.

The design emphasizes natural materials and symbolic elements. The exposed wood beams and Rift Cut Oak millwork create a serene atmosphere, subtly illuminated with accent lighting. Porcelain tile flooring provides a timeless contrast to the modern ceiling, while the stone-clad exterior conveys strength and stability. This carefully crafted balance of light, material, and form makes St. Paul Church a spiritually uplifting and enduring place of worship.