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The Rothko Chapel in Houston
Feb 12, 2020
The Rothko Chapel
Design: Architecture Research Office
Location: Houston, Texas, USA

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The Rothko Chapel, one of the world?s most celebrated sacred spaces, will reopen in June, after undergoing a comprehensive restoration as part of the first phase of Opening Spaces, a $30-million master plan for its campus. The Rothko Chapel closed in March of 2019 to allow for this much-needed restoration project that will more closely align the building with the original vision of Mark Rothko and John and Dominique de Menil, the Chapel?s founders. The restoration is just one part of the holistic Opening Spaces plan that will allow the Chapel to better fulfill its dual mission: to offer a space for ecumenical and interfaith celebration and contemplation, as well as to foster community engagement on critical social issues. The overall project enhances the visitor experience in the Chapel and on its grounds, while expanding the campus provides visitors new experiences, programs and more educational offerings. In undertaking the Opening Spaces campaign, the Rothko Chapel leadership has made an investment in the future and aims to preserve the legacy of the sacred space for future generations.
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Since its dedication in 1971, the Rothko Chapel has served as a spiritual space, a forum fo...