Temple Beth El is an iconic piece of Rochester architecture. Its sanctuary was built in the 1960's with sweeping forms to represent an open book. In renovating the space, LaBella’s approach was to honor the spirit and beauty of the existing, while updating finishes and areas that no longer functioned to the benefit of the congregation. The project goals were threefold: to increase accessibility, create a more intimate environment that engages congregants as participants, and

Lake Forest Church began when a group of 42 gathered in a Huntersville, NC bowling alley in April of 1998 to build a new following focused on inclusivity and openness. In working with LFC, LaBella’s design team focused on advancing the Church’s mission of “One More Person.” Uniquely, the facility includes a modern coffee bar and expanded lobby open to the public, aimed at creating an inviting community space and helping the LFC congregation form new and authentic relationshi

LaBella Associates was honored with the Educational Award of Excellence from the Upstate New York chapter of NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) for our work on The Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great on the St. John Fisher campus. Barbara Burke represented LaBella at the awards ceremony held on Tuesday, November 28th in Buffalo, NY. The Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great is the realization of the campus vision to provide a chapel that

The new Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great will be a signature building for the St. John Fisher College campus – in more ways than one! Students, faculty and friends signed the Chapel’s last steel beam and left their mark on the chapel now taking shape next to Kearney Hall. The Chapel is progressing towards a completion day of June 22nd, 2017 - the feast day of St. John Fisher. It is designed in the signature Gothic style of the St. John Fisher Campus with a steep

LaBella was proud to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great at St. John Fisher College. Led by President Dr. Gerard Rooney, the ceremony featured members of the Hermance family, the St. John Fisher College Board of Trustees, the college’s Basilian Fathers, and Bishop Salvatore Matano. Remarks by Bishop Matano referenced recent violence and instability across the world, and his hope for the new chapel to play a role i

LaBella Associates recently completed a project transforming Holy Sepulchre Cemetery’s existing gatehouses into multi-purpose community spaces. The gatehouses were built in 1870, with minimal updates beyond adding electrical utilities. The gatehouses have been re-imagined as conference and community space for both the cemetery and the general public. With new A/V capabilities, the spaces can be rented for a variety of functions, including post-burial gatherings. Technicall

St. Matthew Church is a 15,000 sq. ft. facility located on Route 20A just east of the Village of Livonia. The building is located on a 20 acre rural parcel adjacent to a number of farms and which was once farmland itself. The 650 seat worship space faces north capturing natural light and framing the agricultural landscape. The interior environment of the space promotes a sense of community while facilitating the liturgy of worship. Fellowship activities, large group meetings

Fairport, NY - Originally initiated by a need to replace aging interior finishes and mechanical infrastructure, St. John of Rochester chose to look at their future needs to accommodate a growing congregation. LaBella Associates began a comprehensive facility analysis in June of 2011. Major components of the project include a full sanctuary renovation, narthex renovation and addition, increased storage areas, updates to restrooms and gathering rooms, as well as a music room a