Founded in 1839, this historic renovation and addition included a preschool, 2 story Narthex, 999 seat sanctuary, and adult education classrooms. Harmonizing the 1840’s historic sanctuary with the new construction, all while enhancing functionality and space for the growing congregation, provided a unique construction experience to add to Choate’s historic renovation resume.
A particular challenge on this project arose by having to work in and around a fully operational day care, church staff, and various congregation activities for a full year. Through daily communication with the staff and weekly newsletters to the congregation explaining current construction activities and parties would be affected, this project was completed successfully.