Architectural firm gives tribute to former site of Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church in Brooklyn

Accordingly, the mural-size photographs of the Our Lady of Loreto and the entrance of the gate are preserved in the apartment. (Photo by Michelle Tresemer on Unsplash)

An architectural firm in Manhattan recently built a housing project that is reportedly designed to give tribute to the former site of the Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York.

Tribute to Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church in Brooklyn

As per an article from the Construction Specifier, the Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens has partnered with the Manhattan-based RKTB Architects, P.C. for the tribute project.

The partnership reportedly built the Pope Francis Apartments, designed to give a tribute to the former site of the Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church.

Accordingly, the mural-size photographs of the Our Lady of Loreto and the entrance of the gate are preserved in the apartment.

The ground floor of the apartment also has two community rooms as per the diocese's request with the building's layout.

As mentioned, the two rooms are designated for the residents of the building and the other communities in the area.

Nelson Vega, associate principal and one of the project leads of RKTB, reportedly said that the firm considered saving the church to redevelop the site.

People showed different efforts in 2009 when the Diocese of Brooklyn decided to close the said church, as reported.

As described, the project is an eco-friendly, eight-story building that is reportedly designed to restore and improve the community who once loved the local church.

Additionally, the RKTB company aimed to be sensitive with the community, which was described as the home of the Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church.

About RKTB Architects, P.C.

According to its website, RKTB Architects, P.C. is an architectural firm in New York that helps people in the community.

They reportedly cater to their goals, desires, and needs in building their homes, educational and health care institutions, theaters, public agencies, and establishments.

The firm aims to provide a long-term commitment to the people in the community by giving innovative, quality, and sustaining designs, as reported.

Also, the RKTB firm aims to serve and help the people by providing for their needs in their projects through their missions.

The firm also received various awards and honors across the state and other countries as they have strived hard in committing to give quality work to the community, as reported.

The following are reportedly the people behind the quality work and success of the firm.

Carmi Bee, FAIA
Peter Bafitis, AIA
Albert Aronov, AIA
Alex Brito, AIA
Nelson Vega, Assoc. AIA
Alex Barclay, AIA, LEED BD+C
Enrico Kurniawan, AIA
Stephanie Oestreich, AIA, CCCA, LEED AP
Nelya Sachakova, AIA, Certified Passive House Designer
Milan Savanovic
Tara Toro
Luanne Konopko, Assoc. AIA

About Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

Based on its website, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is a church that was reportedly founded in 1853 and presided over by the Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan that serves Brooklyn and Queens areas.

The bishop was reportedly an advocate of the immigrants' rights in Brooklyn and Queens as the church continued to help the immigrants by providing them with their basic needs.