"Newman Hall has hulked at the corner of Dwight Way and College Avenue since 1967, defined by a shell of colossal concrete panels, which also form the walls of its sanctuary and much of the rest of the interior."
"As Lavagetto has gotten used to his new home, he has found details to appreciate like how the sanctuary arrays its pews nearly 180 degrees around the pulpit. It's an excellent preaching space, he said."
"It's really massive, but there's such a thoughtfulness to it, said John King, the former urban design critic at the San Francisco Chronicle who retired in 2024. It embodies all the good things [from] that kind of heroic, rugged era of architecture."
"The parish looks to raise $600,000 for repairs to its nearly 60-year-old home, a recent tour showed why those with a fondness for brutalism or anyone who can appreciate creative design will delight in exploring the building."
Newman Hall, built in 1967, showcases brutalist architecture and is currently in need of repairs costing $600,000. Friar Xavier Lavagetto, who previously oversaw campus ministry at Stanford, has found aspects of the building to appreciate, such as its unique sanctuary design that enhances preaching. Despite its age and maintenance issues, including a leaky patio, the building is valued for its creative design and historical significance in the architectural landscape.
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