Case Study

Case Study: Mother House of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Divine Intervention: A new convent reflects the mission of its occupants by connecting to the surrounding environment and community.

By Beth Broome

Though their congregation was founded in 1890 and is steeped in tradition, at heart, the Sisters of St. Joseph are a group of thoroughly modern women. That sensibility is reflected in their new motherhouse in Peterborough, Ontario, designed by Toronto-based Teeple Architects.

Published November 1, 2010

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