Church of the Assumption
The Church of the Assumption is a pioneering example of architecture in the Caribbean that broke away from American and European influences towards a Trinidadian vernacular. Its form is a simple north-south nave with the choir and organ on a balcony at the south end, forming a compression at the full-height entrance. Upon approaching the church, the simplicity of the exposed pitched roof supported by six tall greenheart columns sets the palette of local natural materials, which includes pink limestone, selected to play off the now destroyed pink Poui tree along the drive. These columns are not shown on the original drawings and have only recently been renewed after fifty years. In 2005, The Church of the Assumption was awarded the “Best 50-Year Project” award at the ABEL/ Bestcrete Architectural Design & Excellence Awards.
Project Client:
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of POS
Project Architect
Anthony C. Lewis Associates
Civil + Structural Engineers
Elton Millet of Anthony C. Lewis
Interior Designer
Anthony C. Lewis Associates
Project Management
Anthony C. Lewis Associates
Function
Religious
Location
Maraval, Trinidad
Status
Completed 1952
