Featured Renovation Projects
JOHN PAUL II NEWMAN CENTER AT UIC
A modest midcentury modern student center chapel received a significant upgrade in a renovation project that included a new built-in reredos with custom crucifix, all new ornate marble flooring, an historic side altar rebuilt as the altar of sacrifice and complemented by a new, matching ambo, salvaged antique Baptismal font, and new devotional shrines to Mary and Pope St. John Paul II. Functional upgrades also include new lighting sconces and sanctuary spotlights. Other than flooring, work was done by Murals by Jericho, who also designed a custom pattern for the rear wall highlighting aspects of John Paul II’s Marian devotion. A second phase will include new additional ornamental carvings in the sanctuary, replacement stained glass windows, commissioned painting of John Paul II, and complete renovations to the existing sacristy and confessional. Photo credit: Rebecca Siar
Dedicated January 2022
“I can’t recommend Studio io highly enough. From start to finish Michael and his team were flexible, accommodating, creative, and responsive to feedback. Our project was separated into several phases because of financial constraints, and Michael was always patient and helpful in making sure things were done beautifully and within our budget. Our chapel went from an unremarkable brick room with wall to wall carpet to a beautiful place where our students are learning to love to pray, thanks to the vision and hard work of Studio io’s team. May God continue to bless their work.”
– Fr. Connor Danstrom, Chaplain, St. John Paul II Newman Center UIC
