Built in 1926 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Sisters Chapel has been the official gathering place where Spelman College has welcomed local, national and international scholars, artists, theologians, and statepersons and alumnae.

During the 2001-02 academic year, Clement & Wynn prepared a Pre-Design Report to catergorize the facility needs and prioritize the needed improvements based upon interviews with the various departments (i.e., Academic Affairs, Student Life, Music, Religious Life, and Institutional Advancement) who sponsor numerous programs, activities, and events in Sisters Chapel each week. The Pre-Design Report identified seven major improvements to rectifiy deficiencies, address code violations, and modernize the building infrastructure.

Due to increased enrollment over the years, the College wanted to increase the overall seating from 1,050 to 1150. In its report, Clement & Wynn identified several options for increasing the seating, and for increasing the number of handicapped accessible toilets throughout the Chapel. The Pre-Design Report also included a detailed cost estimate based upon the condition assessment and the scope of the proposed additions and historic rehabilitation.

Clement & Wynn also assisted the College in the selection of the Architect for the historic rehabilitation project and in the negotiation of the other design consultants.

Currently, Sisters Chapel is in the design construction phase with rehabilitiation work to begin in June of 2003. The Chapel will go off-line for the academic year 2003-2004. Completion of the project, including procurement of custom wood pews, and a major overhaul of the Holtkampf organ, scheduled for July of 2004.