Who designed the Christian Science Church in Belvedere?

The Christian Science Church in Belvedere was designed by local architect Charles Warren Callister in 1951.

What architectural style is the church in Belvedere?

The church is a mid-century modern building, showcasing Bay Area Modernism with natural materials and a design inspired by the nearby nautical setting.

What materials were used in the construction of the Belvedere church?

The church was constructed with redwood, Douglas fir, concrete, and stained glass, reflecting both local natural elements and mid-century design aesthetics.

How does the church design reflect its surroundings?

The church design is reminiscent of sailboats on the nearby harbor and incorporates elements like wood and concrete to complement the coastal and natural environment of Belvedere.

Is the Belvedere church currently for sale?

Yes, the Christian Science Church in Belvedere is listed for sale with an asking price of $3,000,000.

Midcentury Church in Belvedere

Dec 11

Written By Sophia Rosenberg

Price: $3,000,000

Year Built: 1951

Bedrooms: 0

Bathrooms: 3

Square Footage: 3583

Lot Size: 10,001 sf

Favorite Features: The Christian Science Church in Belvedere was designed to suggest the sailboats in the nearby harbor. Callister “took his finished projects seriously. he helped define Bay Area Modernism after WWII as something that was warmer, woodsier and more romantic than comparable work in Southern California or back East. The story, the wood and the concrete are magical.

Listing Description: 501 San Rafael Avenue is a church building designed by the esteemed local architect Charles Warren Callister in 1951. Constructed in 1952 using vernacular materials, the building is a classic example of mid-century design with features that accentuate the past and the future of the church for which it was commissioned. Made of redwood, Douglas fir, concrete and stained glass formed in the shape that is reminiscent of the nautical character of Belvedere Island and the log cabin heritage of the early congregation this building.

Listing Agent: Matthew Brown DRE #00865640 Meridian Commercial

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