Christmas Greetings

Hello from The Design Atelier! We hope that this holiday season has not been too crazy. Here at The Design Atelier, this holiday season has been busy busy busy! The season is always hustling and bustling with things to do, people to meet, places to be, gifts to buy, food to prepare... there is little time for what this Christmas season is about.

peace. joy. hope. love.

This time of year brings about a time of reflection of the past year and we have a favorite little spot that is perfect for such quiet moments...

The Barbara Johnson Prickett Chapel at Westminster.

The architecture makes the building seem like it was built hundreds of years ago, when it was actually commissioned by Terry Lamphere in 2010. The chapel consists of eight arches made from Adirondack granite and a twenty-seven foot granite tower located at the rear of the building. The stone was primarily carved by Alan M. Webster, Jr. and Curt vonSchilgen. All of the stone used for the building is granite from the Adirondack region in upstate New York. The chapel was built in New York and then shipped to Atlanta for reassembly.

Mies van der Rohe once said, "Simplicity is the outcome of technical subtlety." Such simplicity can be found in the details of this chapel. The stone work is absolutely incredible, contributing to the timelessness of the architecture. It reminds Melanie of growing up in New England and fond childhood memories shared. The chapel proves that something small and simple can have significant meaning if you care about the details and quality of the craftsmanship.

It is a favorite place to sit, reflect and be intimately surrounded by a structure that silently speaks of greatness.

Whether at the Prickett Chapel or in your home, we hope that you are able to find peaceful moments in such a hectic time of year. We wish that everyone has a joyous holiday season with loved ones. 

Merry Christmas from The Design Atelier!