Miracle Temple Worship Center
Location: Covington, Kentucky
Client: Pastor Willa Ross
Project:
A small and growing church on Covington's eastside sought to expand or renovate on a seriously restricted site, which would require two major zoning variances. The existing church structure was deteriorating and had a long list of code non-compliance conditions.
Details:
Working with one of our design/build partners the firm creatively developed a structure which: increased sanctuary seating from 75 to 185; a new church office with secretary work space; a sizeable entrance lobby incorporating a multi-short stop vertical lift for ADA accessibility to all levels; new fellowship hall with integrated dining space adjacent to new kitchen; new public restrooms ADA compliant were built at sanctuary and fellowship hall levels.
The building being placed right at the sidewalk edge dictated a sensitive design to its front face so people could see in and get inspired to join in night or daytime while passing by. A significant challenge we overcame was the elevation change from sidewalk to sanctuary floor level (4'-0" difference). Another challenge was construction of this new facility was overtop of ¾ of existing foundation structure.
The lack of adequate parking was accomplished by agreements with Covington Independent Schools, Senior housing project, another neighborhood base, street parking and the very limited site parking.
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