Servamus.
WE SERVE
Decoramus.
WE BEAUTIFY
Creamus.
WE CREATE
SACRED ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, & CONSULTING
ABOUT US
Sainte-Chapelle Studios is a full-service, Catholic, non-profit, sacred architecture firm. Our mission is to preserve, beautify, and create your Catholic parishes and schools of today and tomorrow. Many parish communities are discouraged when exploring how their churches and schools can be beautified or rebuilt. Sainte-Chapelle Studios is committed to drawing from the deep well of the Church’s tradition in order to help communities create spaces worthy of the worship of God and sanctification of man.
Sainte-Chapelle Studios is proposing an innovative alternative. Our passionate team of designers, artists, theologians, and architects craft each project to the specific needs, budget, culture, and spiritual heritage of each Catholic parish, school, and ministry site. Like you, we have a deep love of God and His Church, and seek to surround his people with spaces that inspire wonder, love, and hope.
OUR TEAM
1
PRAY
A proper disposition is essential, so every project begins, is sustained by, and concludes in prayer. We ask God for the wisdom and inspiration to faithfully serve your needs.
2
EXPLORE
We walk with you to deeply understand your community’s unique identity. Together, we explore your story and the architectural and theological foundations guiding the project.
3
INSPIRE
Through thoughtfully
crafted presentations rooted in
sacred principles, we help your community understand the heart of
the project and envision what is possible. This shifts the conversation from personal preference to the sacramental meaning of
the design.
7
COORDINATE
Let us take care of design
and coordination so you can take care of your people. From drafting and detailing, to schedules and pricing, to permitting and approvals, we handle every step needed to bring the vision to life - turnkey.
8
BUILD
From pre-construction to consecration, we work closely with your construction team to ensure every detail is executed with the same care and purpose that inspired the design.
4
ORGANIZE
We understand
the demands of leading a
Catholic institution while keeping projects on time and on budget. Through clear communication, organized documentation, and careful project management, we provide support from concept
to completion.
6
DESIGN
Our creative process
uses advanced 3D technology at every stage to help you and your community clearly visualize and understand the design. By making the project’s theological vision more tangible, we strengthen clarity and increase
stakeholder support.
5
ENVISION
Our team of architects, designers, artists, artisans, theologians and consultants begin to develop designs that are faithful executions of the vision outlined thus far.
DESIGN PROCESS
Fr. Joseph Palermo, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Metairie, Louisiana
“ I am delighted with the work of Sainte-Chapelle - the communication, and the timeliness, and highly recommend them to anyone considering ways to enhance the beauty and sacredness of worship space."
MISSION STATEMENT
The St. Louis IX Art Society and Sainte-Chapelle Studios are a Catholic apostolate and 501(c)3 non-profit in South Louisiana. We transform the heart and lift the soul to God through transcendent beauty. The love of Christ, the beauty of Catholicism, and the story of each community informs every aspect of our work.
We accomplish this mission through immersive experiences of sacred beauty, the publication of our culturally-infused quarterly arts journal, and the crafting of spaces that inspire wonder, love, and hope.