Academy Building

The entrance to the Academy Building was dominated by two massive carved doors that symbolized the Theosophical Principles of spiritual enlightenment and human potential. These doors are currently located in the archives of the San Diego Historical Society. The sculptor, Reginald Machell, was educated in England, but moved to Lomaland with the community in 1896. The interior furnishings he carved for the Academy Building were influenced by the Symbolist style popular in Europe at that time.  Machell also supervised the woodworking school at Point Loma.

The Academy Building and Temple of Peace were situated on the approximate location of the Brown Chapel on the PLNU campus today.