Featured Renovation Projects

St. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Richardson, TX completed a phased renovation to a 1980s Texas Prairie style church, beginning with a modification of the sanctuary platform steps to raise the altar and add new marble tile flooring. Custom pendant lights and wall sconces were designed to replace all existing fixtures and dramatically improve light levels and focus on the altar. New confessionals in the rear of the church were reclaimed from storage space, with new openings into the rear of the nave with integrated votive shrines for the titular saint, Paul, and St. Peter. The existing statues of Mary and Joseph were moved to new votive niches in on either side of the sanctuary, which received a new reredos and wood paneling, along with carefully designed limestone and mosaic enhancements to existing rose granite altar, ambo, chair, and baptismal font. Reredos, woodwork, and statuary by Granda. Limestone by Texas Carved Stone. Mosaics by ALBL Oberammergau.

Completed Spring 2024

“I have never before reached the completion of a renovation or building project only to wonderfully discover that every detail of the design was perfect! Michael, Katie, and the entire team at Studio io transformed our rather plain 1980s church into a true work of art through some relatively simple sanctuary modifications. The thought that went into each detail is truly impressive, leaving little doubt as to why the phrase “It’s just stunning” is the most frequent comment I have received from parishioners and visitors regarding our new sanctuary. I have found it life-giving not only to explain to parishioners the various levels of symbolism incorporated into this renovation but also, and more importantly, to see them have developed a deeper love for and understanding of the Holy Mass through the beauty that now so well elevates our hearts and minds to the Heavenly liturgy.

Michael and Katie were easy to work with and communicated quickly and well throughout this project, especially in fielding questions about or suggestions regarding the design plans. I certainly will choose Studio io for any future church design projects with which I might be involved, and I highly encourage anyone else considering a church renovation or new build to do the same!”

– Rev. John M. Szatkowski, Pastor, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Richardson TX