| St. John
the Evangelist Catholic Parish |
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| Architect: |
Jaeger Nickola, Ltd. | |
| Location: |
Streamwood, Illinois | |
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The project consists of a new 25,000sf sanctuary and
links to two existing church buildings. The main roof structure over the
octagonal nave is a combination of glu-lam wood and steel framing. Project
requirements and aesthetics, required that three sides of the octagon be
truncated. This changed a simple, symmetrical system, into a complex
system with asymmetrical loading. The solution to this complex structure
was a combination of a dome and folded plate design. There is a center
compression ring at the top, and a partial tension ring at the perimeter
base of the roof. Framing between the compression and tension rings
consists of radial glu-lam girders, purlins, and tongue and groove roof
deck. |
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The
Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Award of Merit 2002
AIA Honor Awards
Nominee for Interiors 2003
