Duchesne Academy

Bold Step Forward Campaign

Slideshow: Chapel Preservation

Take a look at the work to preserve Duchesne’s Chapel, from the first day of construction until now.

Following convocation on the first day of the school year, the eucharist was removed from the Chapel and placed in a temporary one for the duration of construction.
The decorative end caps on each pew were removed and saved and will be attached to new, expanded pews. This process provides additional seating while maintaining the historic aesthetic.
An empty chapel is ready for preservation
Light bounces off the parquet floor after the pews were removed.
MCL Construction added protective panels over the floor before heavy machines were brought in.
Workers have repaired and painted damaged plaster, restored and painted each Station of the Cross, added new paint on the walls, and increased the lighting.
A new look for the choir loft. The organ, which was no longer in use, was removed to add additional seating for students and guests.
A worker paints the foundation for a layer of gold leaf trim that will adorn each column. Designs call for paint schemes that highlight the historical architecture of the Chapel.
Each Station of the Cross received special attention to repair damaged plaster.
Stations of the Cross during the process to repaint each one.
Painters use specialized lights while they apply each layer of paint.
A worker paints the refurbished Stations of the Cross.

Following convocation on the first day of the school year
the eucharist was removed from the Chapel and placed in a temporary one for the duration of construction.
The decorative end caps on each pew were removed and saved and will be attached to new, expanded pews.
This process provides additional seating while maintaining the historic aesthetic.
An empty chapel is ready for preservation
Light bounces off the parquet floor after the pews were removed.
MCL Construction added protective panels over the floor before heavy machines were brought in.
Workers have repaired and painted damaged plaster, restored and painted each Station of the Cross, added new paint on the walls, and increased the lighting.
A new look for the choir loft. The organ, which was no longer in use, was removed to add additional seating for students and guests.
Stations of the Cross were repaired and painted to better highlight each one.
A worker paints the foundation for a layer of gold leaf trim that will adorn each column.
Designs call for paint schemes that highlight the historical architecture of the Chapel.
Stations of the Cross during the process to repaint each one.
A worker adds new paint in the Chapel.
Painters use specialized lights while they apply each layer of paint.