Technology projects / Coptic Orthodox sanctuary
Discreet sound, integrated into the coffered ceiling.
St. George Coptic Orthodox Church
Bellflower, CA · Completed
Bellflower, CA
Completed
Coptic Orthodox sanctuary
Sanctuary sound + video distribution
Sound system design
Architecture + audio
The brief
Even coverage across the nave, nothing to look at.
A sanctuary that finally sounds the way it should. We delivered a discreet multi-zone sound system integrated directly into the church’s coffered ceiling, with parallel video distribution feeding side-mounted displays for liturgical text. Discreet speaker placement provides even coverage across the nave without competing with the architectural details.
Systems
- Multi-zone sound system in the coffered ceiling
- Parallel video distribution for liturgical text
- Side-mounted displays
Design by Hany Salib in collaboration with Philokalia Design
“The best sound system in a church is the one you don't notice.”
Why it works
- Speakers sit inside the coffers — the ceiling reads as architecture, not equipment.
- Even coverage across the nave for spoken word and chant alike.
- Video distribution runs in parallel so liturgical text is visible from every pew.
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