Duncan Gregory Stroik (born January 14, 1962), usually credited as Duncan G. Stroik, is an American architect, a professor of architecture at the

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School of Architecture, and founding editor of the ''Sacred Architecture Journal.'' His work continues the tradition of classical and

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architecture, also known as New Classical Architecture. Stroik specializes in all aspects of

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. In his academic work, Stroik has stressed the importance of tradition, and advocated beauty as the principal standard of architecture. In 2016 Stroik was honored with the Arthur Ross Award for recognition of excellence in the classical tradition.

Early life and career

Stroik received a

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from the

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in 1984 and a

master's degree A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

in architecture from

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in 1987. After graduating from Yale, Stroik worked as a designer in the office of

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. In 1990, Stroik joined the

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as a founding faculty member of the school's classical program. In that same year, he founded his firm, Duncan G. Stroik Architect LLC.

Institute for Sacred Architecture and ''The Sacred Architecture Journal''

In 1998, Stroik founded the Institute for Sacred Architecture, a non-profit organization dedicated to a renewal of beauty in contemporary church design. The institute’s principal activity is the twice yearly publication of the ''Sacred Architecture Journal'', which Stroik edits, and which is dedicated to an ongoing discussion of current issues in the field of sacred architecture.

Major projects

Stroik's major projects include: * Chapel of the Holy Cross on th
Jesuit High School
campus in

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* All Saints Church in

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* Christ Chapel at Hillsdale College in

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* Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity on the

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campus * The

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in La Crosse, Wisconsin * St. Margaret Mary Parish in Bullhead City, Arizona * St. Theresa School and Education Center in

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* St. Joseph Cathedral in

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* Organ case in St. Paul's Cathedral in

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* St. Paul the Apostle Church in

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* Villa Indiana in

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Cathedral of Saint Joseph

The "creative restoration" of this early twentieth century cathedral designed by

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restored the interior to its former glory. The barrel vault, arches, and circular motifs are brought to a crescendo in the circular baldacchino that highlights the altar. This circular theme is repeated in the plan of the ambo or pulpit and in the arches at the bishop's cathedra and the high altar. A new decorative marble floor was installed throughout the entire church replacing the monochromatic stone tile. Also, the mechanical, electrical, sound reinforcement, and lighting systems were replaced including new custom chandeliers replicated from photographs of the originals.

Thomas Aquinas College chapel

Set in the heart of the

campus, Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel was dedicated on March 7, 2009. Stroik's design for this , $23 million chapel references Early Christian, Spanish Mission and

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. Stroik designed the chapel as cruciform in shape and featuring both a bell tower and an dome. In 2003

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blessed the chapel's plans, and in 2008,

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blessed its cornerstone.

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The

, in La Crosse, Wisconsin is the vision of Cardinal

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who wanted to create a national pilgrimage site in the

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. The shrine is situated amidst of woodland near the south end of La Crosse. On July 31, 2008 the Shrine Church was dedicated, with the dedication Mass presided over by Cardinal Burke, who was joined by Cardinals

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and

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Organ case at the Cathedral of Saint Paul

The organ case at the

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draws from the original unbuilt design by

but also refines it, preserving the view of the rose window. The existing split organ system was restored and 123 new organ ranks have been installed. The new organ case is constructed of walnut with hand carved detailing and gilding. Two human sized hand carved angels with instruments adorn the organ case while Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, stands atop the central dome below the rose window. There is choir loft seating between the organ case.

Selected publications

* ''Church Building as a Sacred Place: Beauty, Transcendence, and the Eternal'' (Chicago: Hillenbrand, 2012). * ''Reconquering Sacred Space 2000: The Church in the City of the Third Millennium'' (2012). Edited by Duncan Stroik, Cristiano Rosponi, and Giampaolo Rossi

Selected awards

*
Clem Labine Award
(2017) ''Traditional Building Magazine'' *
Arthur Ross Award
for Architecture (2016) * "

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" for The Cathedral of Saint Paul Organ Case (2014) ''Traditional Building Magazine'' * "Copper in Architecture Award" for the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill. (2014) Copper Development Association, Inc. * "Acanthus Award of Arete" for Restoration and Renovation of The Cathedral of Saint Joseph (2013) Institute of Classical Architecture and Art * "

" for Restoration and Renovation of The Cathedral of Saint Joseph (2013) ''Traditional Building Magazine'' * "Henry Hering Memorial Medal: Art and Architecture Award" for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (2012) National Sculpture Society * "Indiana Design Award" for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (2012) American Institute of Architects, Indiana * "

" for New Design & Construction - less than 30,000 sq.ft. for Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (2011) ''Traditional Building Magazine'' * "Tucker Design Award" for Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel (2010) Building Stone Institute * "Brick in Architecture Award" for Saint Theresa Education Center (2010) Brick Industry Association * "Indiana Design Award" for Villa Indiana (1998) American Institute of Architects, Indiana

Bibliography

* Michael Tamara. "Crisis Magazine." ''How Lovely (Again) is Thy Dwelling Place'' (September 2014) * Martha McDonald. "Sacred Architecture in the New Century." ''Traditional Building'' (December 2014): 6-11. * Nancy A. Ruhling. "Architectural Organ Case." ''Traditional Building'' (June 2014). 21-23 * Elizabeth Lev. "Beautiful Homes for Communion with God." ''Zenit'' (July 5, 2013). * Jennifer Adams. "Cathedral undergoes a 'creative restoration'." ''Stone World Magazine'' (May 2013): 70-79. * Martha McDonald. "Creative Restoration." ''Traditional Building'' (December 2012): 28-31. * Joseph Pronechen. "Altar Rails Returns to Use." ''National Catholic Register'' (July 2011): B4. * Lynne Lavelle. "Sacred Mission." ''Traditional Building'' (June 2011): 20-23. * Alexis Fisher. "Chapel Design Reflects College Mission." ''Stone World Magazine'' (July 2010): 116-128. * Catesby Leigh. "A Return to Grace." ''Wall Street Journal'' (March 18, 2010): D7. * Bradford McKee. "Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity." ''Architect'' (December 2009): 69-76.

References

External links

*
Institute for Sacred Architecture

Hillsdale College website

Shrine website

Thomas Aquinas College website

Notre Dame School of Architecture

Book Review of ''The Church Building as a Sacred Place''
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