The West-Park Presbyterian Church is at risk of demolition due to its dilapidated state and the eviction of its arts tenant. With no viable process for its preservation underway and a developer poised to take action, the church's fate appears grim. In contrast, the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church was successfully transformed into condos while maintaining its historical architecture. This illustrates that innovative redesigns can save religious buildings, transforming their purpose while honoring their heritage without sacrificing aesthetics.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on West 81st Street has just been reborn as a small condo building with a new sanctuary tucked behind the lobby.
The addition is far more satisfying than just a glass box lurking behind a stone façade, because DXA interlocked old and new into an intricate puzzle.
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