Designing churches isn't like designing buildings for businesses or other institutions. Churches have unique requirements, unique challenges. At BARRY WILSON ARCHITECTURE we specialize in the architecture of churches and their related ministries, and we understand those things that make serving churches a special work. Whether you need only a small renovation or an entire new church complex, we are committed to providing you with the best service possible throughout the life of the project.
The list below gives a brief summary of several church projects. Look for current projects under New Buildings, projects not involving complete new construction are listed under Small Projects, and work done on churches with historical significance are shown under Historical Buildings.
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New Church Complex Tallahassee, Florida The design of my home church provided several interesting challenges. The location for the new 300-seat sanctuary and education building is in a restrictive area of Tallahassee, very sensitive to development. Preserving the site's natural beauty and minimizing the impact on the neighborhood was critical. A much-used, covered terrace cascading from the sanctuary provides fellowship space while linking the buildings. |
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Multi-use Facility Perry, Florida This multi-use facility, housing a temporary sanctuary along with fellowship, education and administration offices, is the first phase of a proposed three-phase church complex. Key to containing costs within the tight budget was avid investigation of available structural systems and the involvement of contractors early in the process. Calvary Baptist is built of textured masonry, which is low in maintenance as well as decorative. See Calvary Masterplan. |
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New Church Complex Layout Tallahassee, Florida Facing three packed services every Sunday, this vibrant, growing church was looking to expand on a new site on the south side of Leon County. A masterplan was prepared and several different versions of sanctuaries seating from 1200 to 2500 were developed. The schematic layout included approximately 35,000 sf in the first phase of development. |
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
Parish Hall
Madison, Florida
A tight budget necessitated a very economical design for this 100-seat parish hall. Smooth masonry block was used for most of the construction but was banded with courses of rough split-faced block to enhance the aesthetic appeal. The building is also built around a courtyard to provide an attractive gathering space for the congregation.
New Home Baptist Church
New Sanctuary and Renovation
Madison, Florida
This congregation wanted to build their new 200-seat sanctuary themselves as an act of service to their church. They just needed an architect who could work with them and design a building that could be constructed by laymen. Entering the new sanctuary, your eyes are drawn to the front platform and baptistery where skylights bathe the entire area in soft, natural light and emphasize the importance of the pulpit during worship.
Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church
New Sanctuary and Renovation
Wacissa, Florida
Explosive membership growth found this rural church at full capacity. Since the congregation didn't want to relocate, it was important to make the best use of existing buildings and provide capacity increases while merging new and old on one site. The final project encompassed a new 300-seat sanctuary, a renovation of the existing church building and enlargement of the fellowship hall.
Family Worship and Praise Center
Multi-use Facility and Child Care Center Layout
Tallahassee, Florida
This project included masterplanning and schematic design for an 800-seat multi-use facility as well as layouts for a licensed child care center to supplement the church's income. Detailed drawings were furnished to provide good preliminary cost estimates, and a finished model was built to help with fundraising.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Catechetical Center Expansion
Perry, Florida
This church needed additional Catechetical space, a library and office, and they wanted to match the existing Parish Hall in design and materials. To insure a seamless addition, we conducted a search for a special manufacturer of matching block. To help this small church stay within budget, we even looked for ways to reduce the architectural fee.
Elizabeth Baptist Church
New Fellowship Hall
Monticello, Florida
This new fellowship hall is built next to the recently renovated historic sanctuary, and it was important to make the designs harmonious. A courtyard space ties the two buildings together. The second project for this church, the new structure was built by Campers on a Mission, volunteers who travel around the country helping churches who might not otherwise be able to afford construction.
Masterplan New Church Complex
Perry, Florida
This project required masterplanning for a new 8-acre site and three buildings to be completed in three phases: a multi-use facility, a youth center, and finally a 300-seat sanctuary. The final complex surrounds a central courtyard -- a gathering point where members enter for services. Facilitating fellowship, this courtyard presents an attractive, active church to the community, while providing a play area for children. See Calvary Multi-use Facility.
St. Louis Catholic Church
New Church Complex Interview Package
Tallahassee, Florida
As part of an extensive interview process, the masterplan, schematic layouts, drawings and models for a new 500-seat sanctuary and chapel were developed. The design was in the mission style and influenced by the Mission San Luis in Tallahassee.
