Gethsemane Cathedral

Name: Malven Co.
Price range: $

Fargo, ND

After a fire destroyed the 90-year-old Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral, we engaged the church congregation to design their new cathedral. Through hands-on workshops based on community input, a unique Prairie Gothic cathedral was born.

The Vision

This cathedral's exterior design appears consistent with the architectural traditions of the northern great plains, while opening up inside to reveal an exuberant sanctuary space.

Architect

Moore / Andersson
Associate Architect & Construction Manager

Yeater Hennings Ruff Shultz Rokke Welch Architects & Planners
Structural Engineer

Heyer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Buth Engineering
Electrical Engineer

Lautug Hansen Associates
Interior Design

Moore/Andersson Architects
Lighting Design

Peters & Myers Illumination Design Collaborative

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley V Transept 1 4

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley V View of Chancel

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley H Elevation Dusk 1 1

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley H Corner View 4

“The cathedral has all of the characteristics of a Gothic building, yet it looks like it belongs on the prairie.”

Cathedral Dean Frank Clark

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley H Ceiling 2

Interior light is especially significant due to the dark winters of this northern latitude. Skylights allow light to play through the roof structure and stained glass invites colored light to sweep throughout the nave over the course of a sunny day.

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley V Chandelier Detail

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley V Ext Detail

Gethesmane Cathedral Tim Hursley H Elevation 2 2

Project Team

Arthur Andersson, FAIA
Charles Southall
Mercedes de la Garza

Awards

Honor Award - American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter -

American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter

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