Color in sacred architecture.
Ecclesiastical art and architecture speak to each other—and to us. Emily Sottile, Director of the Sacred Space Studio, explores color theory in Adoremus’ May 2022 article: The Many Shades of…
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Emily Sottile
Director of the Sacred Space Studio & Business Development Executive
+1 646 493 1325
Drawing on formal training in art history and theology, and over a decade of hands-on experience at EverGreene bringing large-scale restoration and new design projects to fruition, Emily works closely with clergy, architects, committees, and artists to develop artistry and restoration programs that support the liturgy and architecture.
Emily is recognized as an expert in ecclesiastical art and architecture. She lectures on Beauty and the New Evangelization as an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s Seminary (aka Dunwoodie) in Yonkers, NY. Emily has contributed to more than sixty episodes of The Chair documentary series about American Cathedrals, and is a frequent contributor to preservation organization panels, conferences, and publications, including the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
Her passion for ecclesiastical architecture was sparked by an intensive program of study of Medieval and Renaissance art, architecture, and religious studies based in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Emily holds a BA in History of Art from Rhodes College, Memphis, TN; an MA/MSc in History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland; and is currently pursuing a MA in Theology, St. Joseph’s College in Standish, ME.
Articles
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Celebrating 2021 NYLC Sacred SitesThis August we are celebrating the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 11th Annual Sacred Sites Open House all month long! New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and reusing…
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Notre-Dame de Paris: Restoring a Gothic MasterpieceJoin Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces, as she moderates a live stream conversation about the restoration of Notre-Dame for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Panelists…
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Painting The Paschal Reality“Behold I am making all things new” – Revelation 21:5 The season of Easter begins Easter Sunday and concludes on the feast of Pentecost. In the Northern hemisphere, the season…
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Restoring Stories: Decorative PaintUncovering History in the Eldridge Street Synagogue EverGreene is honored to be participating in the Museum at Eldridge Street’s Restoring Stories–a new series dedicated to analyzing the preservation, conservation, and…
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2021 Architectural Finishes Research (AFR) ConferenceColors & Textures of the World EverGreene is proud to participate as a speaker and sponsor for the 7th international Architectural Finishes Research (AFR) Conference, held virtually from January 14-15,…
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Epiphany: Overjoyed At Seeing The StarYou heavens, bless the Lord…Sun and moon, bless the Lord. Stars of heaven, bless the Lord…Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven… – Psalter, Sunday Week 1, Morning/Canticle/Daniel…
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The Art of CommemorationThe Autumn of 2020 finds Americans grappling with death in ways we have not had to in generations. As Halloween, the Feast of All Saints, and the Feast of All…
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Fellowship In Times Of IsolationFather Damien of Molokai and Mother Marianne of Molokai, were natives of Belgium and Germany respectively, but are best known for their care of lepers (sufferers of Hansen’s disease) of…
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Emily Sottile featured in NYLC’s Common BondEverGreene’s Director of Sacred Spaces, Emily Sottile is a featured author in the New York Landmark’s Conservancy Common Bond publication, which serves as the Conservancy’s technical journal dedicated to the…
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A Landmark At 40: Nevelson Chapel RenewedJoin us as we inaugurate a restoration campaign for Louise Nevelson’s 1977 masterwork Chapel of the Good Shepherd. 6:00 to 7:00 PM ART AND ARCHITECTURE PANEL Laurie Wilson, Nevelson Biographer…
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Blessing The StudioOn Thursday November 16th, Monsignor Harrington (Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph), Fr. Sauer and Fr. Lee (St. Mel’s, Flushing) blessed EverGreene Architectural Arts’ new studios in Industry City. EverGreene (who restored…
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Preserving BrooklynJoin EverGreene’s Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces at the Preserving Brooklyn event at Green-Wood Cemetery for a lively discussion! Some of the very best work in historic preservation –…
Awards
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Finalist - Public SpaceSociety of British & International Design -
Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Winner - Restoration & RenovationArchitecture Masterprize
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Religious Architecture - RenovationAIA, Interfaith Design / Faith & Form
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2019Gold in Interior Design: Religious, Symbolic and Spiritual Buildings / MonumentsInternational Design Awards (IDA)
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2020Winner- Community & CultureIIDA New England
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2020Honorable Mention, Best of Design Awards - Institutional ReligiousThe Architect's Newspaper
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2021Bulfinch Award Winner, EcclesiasticInstitute of Classical Architecture & Art, New England Chapter
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2020Honor Award- Historic PreservationSARA NY - Professional Design Awards
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2022Honor Award - Historic PreservationARCHITECT Magazine
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2022International Architecture Awards - Winner Restoration & RenovationThe Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design -
Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2021American Architecture Awards - Winner - Restoration & RenovationThe Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
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Cathedral Of The Holy Cross2022Finalist – Architecture+ PreservationArchitizer A+ Awards
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The Chapel of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity2011Palladio Award - New Design and ConstructionTraditional Building -
Our Lady Of The Most Holy Trinity Chapel2022Palladio Award - ImpactTraditional Building -
St. Vincent de Paul2022Grand Jury Award WinnerPreservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia -
St. Augustine Cathedral Renovation2021Religious Architecture: Restoration AwardPartners for Sacred Places -
Cathedral of the Holy Cross2020Preservation Achievement Award & Fan FavoriteBoston Preservation Allliance
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Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus2020New Design & Construction (less than 30,000 square feet)Traditional Building Conference -
Butler Chapel2019Interior Liturgical DesignFaith and Form Magazine, International Awards for Religious Art & Architecture -
St. Mary Catholic Church2019The Award of ExcellenceAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado -
Seven Dolors Catholic Church2019Excellence in Historic Preservation - InteriorThe Manhattan / Riley County Preservation Alliance -
Cathedral of Christ the Light2008Top Overall ProjectMcGraw Hill/California Construction -
Cathedral of Christ the Light2009Honor AwardAmerican Institute of Architects
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The Church of St. Francis Xavier2010Interior Restoration Preservation AwardThe Victorian Society of New York
Projects
Cathedral Of The Holy Cross
Immaculata Church
Greensburg Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral of the Madeleine
St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral—Liturgical Furnishings
Cathedral of the Holy Cross—Liturgical Furnishings
St. Augustine Church - Liturgical Furnishings
Basilica Of The Sacred Heart of Jesus
St. Vincent de Paul, Last Supper Mural
Cathedral Of The Incarnation
St. John the Baptist
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Augustine Cathedral
St. Augustine Church
St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church
Christ Church, United Methodist
Bishop Dwenger High School Chapel
St. Wenceslaus Sanctuary Mural
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Sacred Heart
Seven Dolors Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Butler Chapel
St. Mary's Church, David City
St. Mary's German Village
Conception Abbey
Holy Family Catholic Church
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Our Lady of Lourdes
St. Catharine's Church
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Christ Episcopal Church
St. Vincent Martyr
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
St. Peter the Apostle
St. Thomas More University Parish and Student Center
St. Francis Xavier
St. Mel's
St. Anthony's Church
Prince Of Peace
Cathedral Of Christ The Light
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
St. Mary's Church, Aspen
St. Paul’s Chapel and University Student Center
Our Lady Of The Most Holy Trinity Chapel
Newman Center - St. Thomas Aquinas Church
St. Turibius Chapel at the Pontifical College Josephinum
Immaculate Conception Chapel
St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral
Old Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, King of France
Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception