Bell Tower at St Columbkille
Omaha, NE
Originally proposed during the master plan provided to the church in 1979, the bell tower is a new symbol into the landscape at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. The tower marks the edge of an entry plaza, and is oriented towards a prominent corner of a suburban metropolitan community.
Upon the request of the congregation, the bronze bell from the original 19th century church was reused. This first piece would be featured as a link to the past, while providing direction for the future. A tower was proposed to house the bell, a visual focal point that would compliment the existing building and give presence to the entire site.
The bell was designed to be suspended between four monumental piers, signifying arrival to a special place. These brick structures function as the grounding element for the tower, and provide a link to the existing building.
BVH has provided design services for all phases of St. Columbkille's building program for nearly 28 years.
Originally proposed during the master plan provided to the church in 1979, the bell tower is a new symbol into the landscape at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. The tower marks the edge of an entry plaza, and is oriented towards a prominent corner of a suburban metropolitan community.
Upon the request of the congregation, the bronze bell from the original 19th century church was reused. This first piece would be featured as a link to the past, while providing direction for the future. A tower was proposed to house the bell, a visual focal point that would compliment the existing building and give presence to the entire site.
The bell was designed to be suspended between four monumental piers, signifying arrival to a special place. These brick structures function as the grounding element for the tower, and provide a link to the existing building.
BVH has provided design services for all phases of St. Columbkille's building program for nearly 28 years.
