The two-phase project involves the conversion of three single story office buildings into religious and multi-use facilities. Phase I consists of a new sanctuary, village community center, social hall, administrative support offices and a full-service kitchen. The sanctuary will feature 600 seats, cascading stairs/seating, a balcony and worship area. The social hall will seat up to 960 people for special religious ceremonies. The Village Community Center will be used as a central gathering place for reading, reflecting and community events. Phase II is the educational wing and will house the classroom and library.
This state-of-the-art Marine & Coastal Science Research & Instructional Center allows the Skidaway Institute to expand its research in several areas, such as the development of new technologies associated with ocean observation systems; discovering the diversity of species and their interactions in the marine environment, and the assessment of factors affecting the environmental health and integrity of Georgia’s coastal zone.
The facility includes private office space, work centers, two chemistry labs, three general labs, biology lab, flow cytometry lab, special lab, clean room, mechanical room, and multi-use space for instruction, collaboration, and informational seminars.
Targeting LEED Gold certification, the MSRIC’s environmentally friendly design includes mechanical systems to provide flexible environmental controls, such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, and quality lighting. Organic courtyard, sidewalk, and roof materials, abundant interior natural light, six-inch foam insulation, energy efficient windows, solar hot water heating system, and a 1,000 gallon cistern to capture rainwater for various uses are just a few of the “green” elements.
The building is clad in a combination of framed cement fiber board panels and durable lap siding that is resistant to hurricanes, hail, insects, decay and wildfires.
Originally constructed in 1910 as Locust Baptist Church, this historic church is completely transformed by Choate Interior Construction, giving members a divinely beautiful new place of worship.
This comprehensive renovation of the north wing and sanctuary areas includes the removal of the balconies and the total replacement of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. A new roof system, structural reinforcement throughout, and a new fire sprinkler system bring the building to modern times.
Rich woods, including the rejuvenation of the existing original wood floors in the sanctuary, clean white walls and ceilings, and thoughtful details throughout provide dramatic aesthetic enhancements inside. Additionally, the replacement of all window units, a custom ornamental railing system, and cast concrete pavers revive the exterior appearance.
After walking through the grand cathedral-like doors, it is clear to see why the congregation is in love with their new space. As member Lynn Strickland explains,
“On behalf of my family, the vestry and the church, I cannot thank you enough for the efforts from you, your company, and your workers to have us worshipping in our new church on schedule. I’m sure that we will never know the full extent of the hard work and dedication that it took, but we are all grateful.
I will smile to myself every time I see one of your black and gold signs around town…!
And above all, it’s just beautiful! Thank you.”
Located on a 16 acre site, IMC constructed a 65,000 square foot school and worship center. The building features 27 classrooms, library, social hall, multipurpose room, café and 2 kitchens.
This project is a 42,000 SF facility including a 10,000 SF heavy timber chapel.
This two-story worship facility sits on a 16 acre site in Highlands Ranch. The first phase of the project consisted of a sanctuary, education area, and administration / office space. The upper level houses the sanctuary / worship center, choir / music practice areas, classrooms, and administrative offices. The lower level includes over 30 rooms including classrooms, youth meeting rooms, administration, restrooms, kitchen area, and daycare programming facilities.
The Family Worship Center is an inspiring addition to the Faith Bible campus. The exterior of the $11.8 million, two story, 76,000 s.f. facility is constructed with brick, cast stone and glass. The main public elevation is highlighted with a 150 foot long curved waterwall. The facility houses a state of the art, 34,000 s.f., 2,600 seat, multi-media performance sanctuary; a 22,000 s.f., two story fellowship hall with food service facilities; ten classrooms; and a nursery. Since the sanctuary is intended to serve Faith Bible chapel as a video and audio production studio, the mechanical system and building elements were designed to provide superior sound and lighting qualities.
The new Public Safety Center for the City of Westminster is a $14 million, two story, 70,000 s.f. building. It is located adjacent to the existing City Hall and Clock Tower and is part of the municipal complex.
The facility contains police administration and patrol offices, crime lab, 911 dispatch, detention holding cells, evidence storage areas, exercise / locker areas, community relations offices and The City’s Fire Administration offices.
The steel frame structure and associated sitework improvements were constructed in just 18 months.
With the formation of the City and County of Broomfield, the need for a new police and courts facility was immediate.
The 64,610 s.f. project was contracted based upon Schematic Design plans and was fast-tracked so that construction could commence while the architect completed the construction drawings. In all, 5 bid packages were developed so that the project could be delivered in 12-months.
The $12.6 million facility houses 3 courtrooms and offices for judges and district attorneys, and is equipped with a state-of-the-art audio visual system to secure entryways, corridors and elevators during prisoner transfers. The holding cells, interview rooms, evidence storage, crime lab, police offices and a sally port are located in the other half of the structure.
This $20 million, 120,000 s.f. facility contains the sheriff’s administration offices, crime lab, evidence storage, radio communications, coroner’s facility, exercise and locker facility, information systems and technology, training facility, investigations, dispatch, records, office of standards, and human resources.
The structure for this three-story building is composite structural steel on drilled piers, structural studs with brick veneer, curtainwall, and membrane roof. The site development includes asphalt paving, utilities, site concrete and landscaping.