Villa Maria Academy High School — Malvern, PA

Nestled within the halls of Villa Maria Academy High School, the artful installation of the 1100 Cross Piece Grille in Western Hemlock creates a sense of elevated grace. With a rich standard Mahogany stain, this piece harmonizes the architectural narrative from the chapel’s tranquil sanctuary to the bustling corridors of learning.

The design from GKO Architects, a subtle interweaving of form and function, offers a continuity of experience as students traverse from reflective spaces to areas of communal engagement. In both chapel and hallway, the installation enriches the atmosphere, its linear textures paralleling the journey of education and enlightenment.

This thoughtful design, a fusion of the sacred and the secular, celebrates the dualities present within the academy: quiet contemplation and vibrant interaction, tradition, and innovation. As light filters down, intersecting with the grille’s clean lines, it casts a luminous trail leading to the heart of the school, symbolizing the guiding light of knowledge that Villa Maria Academy imparts to each student.