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- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersThe Cathedral was built in 2015, some 155 miles south-west of Nairobi, for a congregation of 1,500 people.1
- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersIts inclined roof was a result from Bishop Emmanuel's requirement to have a space which would maximize the capacity of the interior and focus all visual connection.2
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- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersThe space opens completely along both transepts to facilitate natural ventilation and provide multiple exit points onto the terraces and gardens that extend to meet the rolling panorama of Kericho’s hills and valleys.4
- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersThe design references African and ecclesiastical historic heritage.5
- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersWith the exception of a few accents, all the materials, including the Cypress timber, were locally sourced.6
- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersFinger-jointed Cypress timber slats make up the ceiling, while the granite sourced from Kenya dominates the sanctuary.7
- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho by John McAllen + PartnersThe structure was built using construction methods specific to Kenya, and designed to optimize the use of natural lighting and ventilation while reducing maintenance costs.8
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