2011 Excellence In Construction Awards - Central Florida Chapter ...

St. James Catholic Cathedral – Renovations/Additions, Orlando
GC – Walker & Company, Inc.
Architect – Kosinski Architecture, Inc.
The Cathedral of St. James, the official center
of the nine–county Catholic Diocese of Orlando,
is the Bishop’s church, and like him, is a source
of unity in the diocese, which is the territorial
division under a bishop’s care. A cathedral church finds its foundation in the people of the diocese and is the story
in stone of their worship and communion in Christ. St. James is also the parish church of the people who regularly
worship here. It is imperative that the Cathedral be a place of uncommon beauty and that it provide a place of
peace of inspiration where God is met.
The renovation included the bell tower, the marble altar area, adding new mahogany doors and all new stained
glass windows, and refinishing all interior walls. A new chapel was added along with a transcept and basement.
The ceiling and front of the sanctuary are decorated with hand painted murals depicting biblical scenes painted by
artisans on scaffolding.
Advanced Millwork, Inc. supported Walker & Company and the design team to expand and restore the Cathedral
to an awe inspiring space. The end result is a glorious interior space that the Diocese of Orlando and the local
community can take great pride in.
N Walker & Company, Inc.
C Renovations, $5–$10 million
T John Crabtree and John Floria, Jr.
A Eagle Award
N Advanced Millwork, Inc.
C Wood & Plastics, Under $1 million
T Edmond Zaho
A Eagle Award
N Normax Mechanical, Inc.
C HVAC, Under $1 million
T Steve Gustavson, Carl Newby, David Aponte
A Eagle Award
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