Sharon Exley MAAE Associate ASID is a speaker, author and lecturer, sharing her educative design™ philosophy to the greater architecture, interior design, education, and industry communities. She is a frequent design publication writer, the co-author of Architecture Is Fun’s monographs and a content advisor to museums and cultural institutions stressing the importance of play, public access and well-being.
We hope you find the following articles and excerpts relevant.
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5 Considerations in Building a Dementia-Friendly Church
Architects, designers, and consultants provide the first steps to an all-inclusive worship community, one that shows love and respect toward its oldest members.
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Life on Earth, But Not as We Know It
What does COVID-19 look like for the design profession, and what’s on the horizon for the foreseeable future?
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Sister Corita Kent and Her Extraordinary Pop Graphic Impact
A Chicago architect and designer team muses on graphics and signage in sacred space, and an artist-nun’s contributions.
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10 Reasons to Go Mid-Century Modern in Your Church Interior Design
Mid-century modern resonates for comfort, familiarity and timeless appearance–ideal design attributes for church gathering spaces.
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Architectural Theming to the Extreme
Does Diagon Alley at Universal Studios have application for themed church spaces? “Yes,” say church design pros–and here are 10 reasons why.
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A Design Pilgrimage
Designers Peter and Sharon Exley tour an iconic modernist masterpiece, the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel.
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5 Top Interior Design Motifs for Churches
Words of wisdom on church interior design from a co-founder of AIA Chicago’s Firm of the Year.
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Shipping Container Architecture in Practice
A look at 4 considerations and constraints of using shipping container architecture in design.
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Repurposed and Purposeful: Shipping Container Architecture
Churches rest in adaptive reuse spaces all across the country, and shipping containers fit the theme.
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Learning From AIA Gold Medal Laureates
In 2016, a church design partnership took the prize.
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Intellectual Property: Know What You Own
Upfront communication between owner and designer is essential.
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