In the midst of all of this messy construction, we are actively envisioning what the finished Parish hall will look like, or perhaps I should say "feel like". Creating a wonderful "feeling" inside the hall is largely dependant upon our choice of colors and finishes. It's one thing to choose color for your home's living room walls. Dealing with a space as large and complicated as Parish Hall is a far more daunting task. It requires a high level of skill, artistic sensibility and experience. I have never been a fan of the current Parish hall colors. I believe those colors were recommended by a budget-priced painting contractor. It shows.
I am thrilled with the design team we have working on the Parish hall interior finishes. It is being lead by Suzanne Fairley-Green, a highly accomplished interior designer, and Ellen Rockne, whose work in our parsonage and her new home are absolutely stunning. We also are getting advice from Alex Cole, an extraordinary architectural historian. Alex, Ellen & Suzanne are all members of USSB and are generously donating their services to our project. They are being assisted by April Palencia, our project architect, who, in addition to a thorough understanding of color, has a wealth of knowledge about other finishes, materials and fixtures.
Say goodbye to that grey-blue trim and peach accent. We're entering a whole new era.
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Ah yes, I remember well those special colors. Juan Carlos Leon -- a colorful fellow, indeed -- was quite a painter. He convinced the powers that be (was that Bob Roan or the building committee) that those glossy peach, robin's egg blue, and off white colors were just the thing!
He was right, of course, but now after ten years it is time for an update, so new ideas come forth...
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