Article source: Constantine George Pappas AIA

This project consists of a new 375 seat sanctuary addition with associated  lower level community spaces. The total size of the new addition is 14,000 sq.ft.,  7000 sq.ft. each floor. The concept is based on the cross sectional articulation of a box,  and how to manipulate light into the interior of the worship space. The box, or church is divided into a series of tiers and clerestories. The first, representing the support area and  seating of the Church. The second tier represents the Chancel or religious activity area of the Church. The third tier, created above the pipe organ platform, allows northern light to spill onto the pipe organ and Chancel area. Each tier is structurally detailed to strengthen its space below.

Image Courtesy David Rose

• Architects: Constantine George Pappas AIA
• Project: First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
• Location: Rochester, Michigan
• Owner: First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
• General Contractor: Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc.
• Photographer: David Rose, Photographer
• Software used: AutoCAD

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