Our Mother of Consolation Parish School

In March of 2023, Our Mother of Consolation (OMC) Parish experienced a devastating fire to their school building located in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. The Sheward Partnership was commissioned by OMC to design a comprehensive renovation of the existing school within an accelerated schedule with three guiding principles; 21st Century Learning spaces, sustainability, and accessibility. The scope of the project included interior wall replacement, full roof structure, MEP systems, as well as windows, interior finishes, and furniture selection. A new elevator was installed to meet accessibility requirements. Through careful integration of the existing historic stone façade, the new design honors OMC’s legacy while embracing tomorrow’s standards.