Since the church was built in 1912-1914, it had undergone a series of renovations and re-decoration that altered the overall character of the church’s interior. A 1955 fire caused extensive damage to the building and part of the sanctuary, and a number of accessibility issues and deficient building infrastructure issues needed to be addressed.

HVAC systems for the addition and older parts of the building were designed with great care. Bringing air-conditioning into the main sanctuary space was a challenge and the placement of ductwork and grilles within heritage finishes was achieved as discreetly as possible.

Portions of the 1960s era kitchen were demolished to allow for a relocated kitchen. This new addition filled in the corner of the building footprint and harmonized it with the rest of the building. The massing and exterior detailing of the addition was designed to match the chapel portion to the southwest and faces onto a newly designed and landscaped urban garden. The additions from the 1960's were also completely restructured to create a barrier-free environment that was up to code and could service community needs.