special shingle tile that varies in color from red, through the greens, into the dull yellows. The success of the structure not only depends upon an interesting composition, but upon color and texture as well.
Thus it will be seen that apparent limitations are ephemeral where a high purpose is involved, for the rich imagery of medieval ecclesiastical art, stored in the minds of the designers, was given material expression for all the symbolism for which the church has stood for eight centuries has been wrought into the fabric of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The inspiration of its origin and purpose is ever present.
The church building itself comprises the nave, consisting of six bays, two of which are low transepts. The width of the nave with the aisles is forty-four feet, but should it become necessary to seat more than the normal capacity, which is approximately five hundred, it is so arranged that additional seats can be placed in the aisles as well as in the south cloister adjoining the north aisle. The nave rises to a wood-trussed ceiling fifty-one feet above the floor. Choir stalls in the chancel will seat forty-five. A welldesigned organ and vestibule screen divides the west tower from the nave. Adjacent to the chancel is the baptistry which, when completed, will require a screen between it and the north transept.
One of the most interesting aspects of the design of the interior of the church is the location of the organ which permits services to be held either in the church or in the garth. The organ is located in the organ tower over the north transept, and is open to the nave through a large screen and to the cloistered garth by louvred openings. When services are held in the church, these openings are closed by metal shutters; when services are held in the garth, they are opened and the volume of sound can be heard as clearly there as in the church.
Due to the fact that it was not advisable to proceed with the completion of the interior at this time, no photographs of this phase of the design are shown. The pulpit and organ have been completed, but a majority of the other details of the final interior furnishing scheme have not yet been started. It is planned to proceed with the work
in perhaps the course of the next year, according to the designs reproduced as illustrations to this article. At their completion they will be illustrated in detail in this magazine.
A word might be said concerning the sketches of the various features of the interior furnishing scheme, reproduced herewith, both as to their design and to the manner in which they are rendered. The details of the several pieces are in complete harmony with the architectural treatment. The lines are soft and dignified and the occasional carved motives are symbolic in character and of sufficient importance to emphasize the prominent part which the furniture plays in the services of the church. The sketches are made especially interesting by the manner in which they are rendered. The pencil lines are bold and high lights are contrasted with strong shadows to give a satisfactory effect. The architects also designed the complete interior scheme.
PROPOSED DESIGN FOR LECTERN AND CHANCEL RAIL
Thus it will be seen that apparent limitations are ephemeral where a high purpose is involved, for the rich imagery of medieval ecclesiastical art, stored in the minds of the designers, was given material expression for all the symbolism for which the church has stood for eight centuries has been wrought into the fabric of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The inspiration of its origin and purpose is ever present.
The church building itself comprises the nave, consisting of six bays, two of which are low transepts. The width of the nave with the aisles is forty-four feet, but should it become necessary to seat more than the normal capacity, which is approximately five hundred, it is so arranged that additional seats can be placed in the aisles as well as in the south cloister adjoining the north aisle. The nave rises to a wood-trussed ceiling fifty-one feet above the floor. Choir stalls in the chancel will seat forty-five. A welldesigned organ and vestibule screen divides the west tower from the nave. Adjacent to the chancel is the baptistry which, when completed, will require a screen between it and the north transept.
One of the most interesting aspects of the design of the interior of the church is the location of the organ which permits services to be held either in the church or in the garth. The organ is located in the organ tower over the north transept, and is open to the nave through a large screen and to the cloistered garth by louvred openings. When services are held in the church, these openings are closed by metal shutters; when services are held in the garth, they are opened and the volume of sound can be heard as clearly there as in the church.
Due to the fact that it was not advisable to proceed with the completion of the interior at this time, no photographs of this phase of the design are shown. The pulpit and organ have been completed, but a majority of the other details of the final interior furnishing scheme have not yet been started. It is planned to proceed with the work
in perhaps the course of the next year, according to the designs reproduced as illustrations to this article. At their completion they will be illustrated in detail in this magazine.
A word might be said concerning the sketches of the various features of the interior furnishing scheme, reproduced herewith, both as to their design and to the manner in which they are rendered. The details of the several pieces are in complete harmony with the architectural treatment. The lines are soft and dignified and the occasional carved motives are symbolic in character and of sufficient importance to emphasize the prominent part which the furniture plays in the services of the church. The sketches are made especially interesting by the manner in which they are rendered. The pencil lines are bold and high lights are contrasted with strong shadows to give a satisfactory effect. The architects also designed the complete interior scheme.
PROPOSED DESIGN FOR LECTERN AND CHANCEL RAIL