Download conceptual design - Our Redeemer`s Lutheran Church

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
The collaborative design process outcomes can be summarized in the following
points regarding worship, outreach/invitation, and design.
and dry creek bed through this corner of the site creates an elegant vista from
this prominent corner to the front entry of the church.
Worship: Worship is the heart and soul of the church community. Creation of
a new, expanded sanctuary space will be a focus of the expansion plan both
functionally and as a visual focal point expressing welcome to the surrounding
community. The plan will allow for a base sanctuary for 300 that is expandable
to over 500 people.
PARKING
Outreach and Invitation: It is vital to the mission and future of Our
Redeemer’s Lutheran Church that there is a continued focus on small group
mission work. Our Redeemer’s new center should facilitate the growth of small
group mission both by reaching out to the community and by inviting the
community in. Providing multi-use spaces within the church, having an “open”
church allowing community use and participation and utilizing the abundant
land Our Redeemer’s has for other uses that support the church mission will all
be crucial. Site uses beyond the church structure will focus on the young and
the elderly; creation of an elderly housing/assisted living center and a youth
center. The youth center could serve as a tutoring center, youth meeting area,
youth worship center, retreat center and recreation center serving not only Our
Redeemer’s youth but the entire community.
Design: The design must continually express the missions of Our Redeemer’s to be a reflection of God in our community and to welcome all. Within, the
sanctuary design will celebrate the Word and Sacrament.
SITE
The congregation of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church is blessed with a large
site in a growing, valley area on the northwest side of Helena. At 20 acres, the
site allows for the church to plan its own building project, plan for future
expansion, and also to plan its own neighborhood.
Because outreach and service are such high priorities for the congregation, the
expansive site is intended to not only accommodate the church and it’s future
expansion needs, but also provide housing for the elderly, condominium lots
and a center for youth ministry.
In recognition of the importance of the future Benton Ave., to be extended past
the site, the building was placed in the eastern third of the site. Creating a pond
Placing parking within close proximity to the building, but outside of this
prominent view corridor allows the view to be dominated by natural amenities
and building view, rather than cluttered with cars. Parking has been dispersed
between the north and south sides of the building so that parking can remain
close to the building and not be visually overwhelming.
Also provided on site are an amphitheater for outdoor worship gatherings, a
memorial garden, a 1/2 mile walking path, entry bridge, playground, basketball
court and playfields.
ACCESS
Four access points have been provided to the site. Two points predominantly
serve the residential lots and elderly housing component located on the west
side of the lot. One access point is off of Green Meadow, the other off of the
west side of Horseshoe Bend.
Two access points have been provided predominantly for church use—a main,
front access drive off of the east side of Horseshoe Bend and a secondary back
access off of Benton. Using the theory that the order of arrival to a site ought to
be “See, Arrive, Park”, the vista to the church sets up understanding of the site
and building, an entry bridge over the creek is the point of “arrival” or
transition, and then you proceed on a
meandering path to the front door of the
church where convenient covered drop-off
is provided and parking accessed.
COURTYARD ORGANIZATION
The building is organized around a southfacing courtyard. A courtyard provides an
outdoor amenity for the congregation, as
well as enhancing indoor spaces by
providing controlled views and natural
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light, helping to meet many of the daylighting and solar
access goals for the building. This courtyard can be used
for formal or informal gatherings—outdoor worship,
weddings or outdoor picnics. Creating a very visible
space for such gatherings should provide an opportunity
to show the community what this congregation is all
about.
ENTRY AND NARTHEX
The narthex is used to connect two entry points and
parking areas—one to the north of the building, one to
the south. The generous narthex running through the
building north/south allows for fellowship overflow
space and dual entry points accommodate larger crowds.
SANCTUARY
The sanctuary provides seating for 300 in Phase 1,
expandable to 500 in Phase 2. As can be noted on the two
plans, the
structure and
space for a 500seat sanctuary is
built in Phase 1,
but perimeter
spaces of the
sanctuary are used for office and
meeting room functions. In Phase 2,
the education wing of the building is
expanded, offices move into the
planned office wing, and the sanctuary
expands to it’s column lines, including
a back balcony. In order to provide for
the flexibility of hosting community
theater or music events, a back access
to the chancel area has been provided,
with spaces for storage of musical
instruments. The raised chancel area
extends along the whole east side
of the sanctuary to accommodate a
choir, band, and piano. An
accessible route to the chancel can
also be provided from the northeast
corner of the sanctuary in Phase 2.
A small soundboard space has been
provided at the back of the
sanctuary. Two projection screens
can be accommodated at the
southeast corner of the sanctuary,
above the sacristy.
The baptismal font has been placed
in the center of the sanctuary. It
maintains a visual connection to a
“water feature” just outside the
entry of the sanctuary. Perhaps
even, the baptismal water could be
processed from the water feature,
to the baptismal vessel at the time
of baptism. In this manner, passing
by the water at your entry is a
reminder of your baptism, while
the font in the center of the
congregation reinforces the
commitments made by the
community at the time of baptism.
Large windows to the south frame
views to Mt. Helena, while a high dormer highlights the font area. Seating could
be either pews or chairs, or a combination of the two, and could be in a rounded
configuration, or straight as indicated on the plans.
FELLOWSHIP SPACE
The fellowship area includes a large dining area and commercial kitchen. The
fellowship hall can easily seat about 225 seated at 5 foot round tables. If tables
continue to flow out of the fellowship hall, on into the narthex, an additional 4050 people could be seated. A generous storage room directly off of the
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fellowship hall can provide storage for additional chairs and tables. The kitchen,
while not directly accessible from the outside, is in very close proximity to the
north door of the building. Additionally, a generous pantry in the kitchen can
provide for dry-good storage and storage of items to be donated to various
community organizations. Large buffet lines can be served through the south
side of the kitchen in similar fashion to Our Redeemer’s existing kitchen, while
coffee hour can be served from the east window of the kitchen, accessed
directly from the narthex space and immediately visible upon exiting the
sanctuary. Direct
access from the
fellowship hall to the
courtyard allows
fellowship functions to
easily spill outside
during the summer
months.
visibility and easy
access for parents.
Additionally, the
west wing of the
building provides
for a church theater
and a large
Christian Education
gathering space,
fully outfitted for
worship so that it
can also be used as
a chapel for small
weddings and
funerals.
PRESCHOOL
CHURCH OFFICES
The church offices are located at the north end of the building, with two access
doors off the north side. An open reception window at the corner of the office
pod allows for visual oversight of both main entry doors and the entire narthex
and sanctuary entrance. Offices have been provided for two pastors, in addition
to eight support staff and a volunteer workspace. A small conference room in
the office pod can be used for staff meetings or counseling needs. A small,
single user restroom has been provided in the northeast corner of the building to
provide staff a nearby restroom.
EDUCATION
Our Redeemer’s runs a very successful Christian Education program and the
new building must adequately provide for the use-specific spaces it requires.
From “storytelling” rooms to “activity” and “stage” rooms, students move from
station to station to learn their lessons through a variety of learning activities.
The new building plan provides for these use-specific rooms, in addition to a
large classroom space that is dividable into three different classroom spaces. All
new classrooms are much more generous than the existing classrooms the
program is using, each space being a minimum of 300sf and up to 430sf for
activity and craft rooms. A large nursery of over 500sf has been provided in
close proximity to the north entry door and adjacent to the sanctuary entry for
It is the ultimate desire of the Our Redeemer’s Preschool program to one day
have its own designated space, rather than sharing space with the church’s
Christian Education program. Differing needs make “transforming” these
spaces back and forth for the two uses difficult. The building plan allows for a
north wing of the building to be
designated for the preschool. A
gathering space is provided at the entry
for parents and children to gather at the
beginning and end of the class session
and store coats, boots and bags. Parents
can access the preschool either from a
door directly to the exterior, off the
north parking lot, or through the
courtyard on the south side of the
building. Off of the gathering space,
three classrooms are provided, each
with their own countertop, sink, and
toilet room. A north door out of the
preschool directly accesses a
playground for their use.
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HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
While conversations went back and forth
about where the high school space should be
provided and whether it should be a part of
the main church building or in it’s own
building, it was ultimately decided that the
high school program benefits greatly, right
now, from having it’s own designated space
in a separate building, but that both the high
school students, and the congregation would
benefit from having them on the same site
as the church. The high school building use
also fits well with the desire to provide a
gymnasium and retreat space. This building
has been provided 140’ west of the main
church building. Full bathrooms with
showers are provided to accommodate
retreat use, and two large bays off of the
gymnasium can double as bleacher space
and retreat bunking space. A high school
lounge with kitchen is provided for informal
gatherings, and the gym space used for
worship activities.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
The ethic of creating a sustainable building came from both the architect and the
congregation. When issues of sustainability were brought up in the design
sessions, they were determined to be a high priority. Of most interest to the
congregation is making for a well daylit, passive solar building. Creating a
south-facing courtyard and generous windows on the south side, while
minimizing the north facing profile are all initial design decisions that will
promote daylighting and passive solar heating. Also, ensuring, through
community use, that the building is used every day makes for a more
sustainable project. The priority of creating a building that is energy efficient,
durable, and creates a healthy indoor environment will all be carried forward
into future design development.
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North
Site Plan
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Full Floor Plan
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In order to accommodate a
reasonable Phase 1
budget, this Phase 1 plan
was developed.
As described earlier under
the worship section, the
Phase 1 plan builds the
whole structure to support a
500-seat sanctuary, but
then uses the perimeter
spaces of the sanctuary for
office and meeting room
functions until such time as
the full sanctuary can be
expanded into. Part of the
“office wing” in the final
plan is used for education
purposes during Phase 1.
Nearly the same number of
classrooms can be
provided in this Phase 1
plan as in the final phase,
they are just more
moderately sized and will
likely serve dual uses as
meeting rooms and
Preschool rooms.
Phase 1 Floor Plan
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High School Building Floor Plan
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Estimated Project Costs
We are still very early in the design. The cost estimate at this phase is
very preliminary. There are many upcoming design decisions that will
drive the cost up or down. We will need to re-visit this estimate
periodically throughout the process.
Cost per Square Foot
The cost estimate provided is simply an estimate based on cost per
square foot of building area. Clearly, there is a direct relationship
between building size and cost. Estimating based on cost per square
foot at this stage generally provides a “snap shot” look at what costs will
be for the project. The cost per square foot used in the estimate comes
from a few resources. First, we draw upon our experience with past
comparable projects. Secondly, we use Means Estimating Guides which
offer information on material and installation costs for particular
materials, but also provide historic information on costs per square foot
for a variety of building types. Information from Means must be modified
by overall project size and other known local factors. In general, for
buildings built to the same specifications in the same locality, the larger
building will have the lower s.f. cost. This is due mainly to the
decreasing contribution of the exterior walls plus the economy of scale
usually achievable in larger buildings.
The 2006 Means Estimating Guide lists the median cost for churches to
be $109/sf. This number does not include any site work as part of the
project.
The other resource used is Design Cost Data, which has example
projects with cost breakdowns provided. Your particular project
information can be entered to update example projects to your relevant
time and place.
The other factor that effects cost per square foot is simply the method in
which the project is contracted for construction. The costs per square
foot provided in our estimate assume that there will be a competitive bid
process.
Bidding Climate
Even in a competitively bid project, bid prices can vary considerably
based on the bidding climate at the time the project is put out to bid.
Basically, when the construction industry is busy, prices will be higher
than when contractors are eager for work. This climate can vary year to
year and season to season. This should be taken into consideration
when the project schedule begins to be set.
Inflation
Obviously, when we are looking at a project whose construction
schedule has yet to be determined, inflation is a factor that will affect
overall construction costs. Typically, we use a 3% per year inflation
factor, however costs of construction have risen more dramatically than
that in the two last years. In 2004, nationwide construction costs rose
7.9% (according to Engineering News Record) and 5.5% in 2005. In
just the first quarter of 2006, construction costs have risen 3%. As the
project schedule becomes better defined, the cost estimate will have to
be modified to reflect inflation rates since the time this estimate was
prepared.
Phasing
It is often difficult for churches, or other organizations to tackle an entire
project as a whole. While we feel it is very important to master plan for
all of the needs of the church, these dreams often drive projects
beyond our fiscal means. However, not everything has to be completed
at once and it is often the case that if a small project is tackled, it builds
momentum for subsequent phases to be completed. We have provided
a Phase 1 plan of 19,429sf, a portion of the overall master plan of
44,881sf including the high school building.
Budget Modifiers
In addition to phasing, there are other means of limiting the financial
burden of a construction project and they involve tapping the resources
of your local and national church and relationships therein. As we have
most recently learned in putting the Exploration Works Museum out to
bid, construction projects can involve a whole network of paid and
volunteer labor, purchased and donated materials. We would
recommend hiring a qualified contractor to construct the shell of the
building, and qualified contractors are required to install plumbing,
heating and electrical equipment. However, there may be contacts
within your church to these trades and people who will get excited
enough about your vision to help you realize savings in these areas.
Additionally, volunteer labor could potentially be employed in all kinds of
finish work and site work.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
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Total Project Cost in May 2006 Dollars
SubTotal Development Costs
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200.00
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70.00
120.00
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$4,338,682.95
$777,787.95
Estimated Costs
$391,698.45
$5,000.00
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
$5,000.00
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$356,089.50
$3,560,895.00
$28,012.00
$13,410.00
$4,620.00
$30,000.00
$24,000.00
$7,140.00
$26,000
$71,628.00
$13,376.00
$17,024.00
$8,512.00
$14,592.00
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$48,120.00
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$1,805,625.00
$201,200.00
$61,250.00
$425,250.00
$120,000.00
$106,600.00
$92,120.00
$387,960.00
Cost
Project Cost Estimate
Church Development Costs -Phase 1
Consultant Services Architect (including structural, mechanical, electrica
Survey fees
Geotech fees
Commissioning
Testing and Inspection
Printing/project costs (printing of construction drawings)
Furniture and Equipment
Project Contingency 10% of Construction Costs
1,880.00
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14,000.00
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14,000.00
2,600.00
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19,429.00
8,025.00
2,012.00
875.00
2,835.00
600.00
533.00
1,316.00
3,233.00
Schematic Design - Phase 1 Total Construction Cost
Site Work
city sidewalks - ??verify city requirements
on site sidewalks - phase 1
lawn space - phase 1
landscaping - phase 1
courtyard paving - phase 1
sprinkler system
memorial garden
access drives - phase 1
parking lot A -included in phase 1
parking lot B - included in phase 1
parking lot C - included in phase 1
parking lot D - included in phase 1
parking lot E - not included
parking lot F - not included
parking lot G - not included
parking lot H - not included
parking lot I - included in phase 1
site lighting
playground - not included
pond
bridge
Schematic Design - Phase 1
New Building Construction - Phase 1
Sanctuary
Balcony
Sanctuary storage
Fellowship/Narthex Space
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Hallways
Office/Classroom space
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
$360,890.00
$3,200,005.00
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900.00
14,000.00
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1,600.00
14,000.00
2,600.00
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28
14
24
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31
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24
32
24
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1
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unit
44,881.00
8,025.00
1,053.00
6,875.00
3,616.00
5,316.00
2,500.00
733.00
981.00
1,200.00
2,824.00
1,666.00
1,400.00
6,727.00
715.00
1,250.00
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$1,492,006.35
$8,453,941.35
Total Project Cost in May 2006 Dollars
Estimated Costs
$765,812.85
$5,000.00
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
$5,000.00
verify
$696,193.50
$6,961,935.00
$28,012.00
$13,410.00
$4,620.00
$30,000.00
$24,000.00
$7,140.00
$26,000
$71,628.00
$13,376.00
$17,024.00
$8,512.00
$14,592.00
$13,376.00
$18,848.00
$10,944.00
$14,592.00
$19,456.00
$48,120.00
$30,000.00
$20,000.00
$15,000.00
$1,805,625.00
$73,710.00
$1,031,250.00
$433,920.00
$637,920.00
$175,000.00
$146,600.00
$196,200.00
$84,000.00
$338,880.00
$249,900.00
$168,000.00
$941,780.00
$143,000.00
$87,500.00
Cost
SubTotal Development Costs
11%
14.90
14.90
0.33
$ 30,000
15.00
0.84
10
60.96
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30,000.00
20,000.00
15,000.00
225.00
70.00
150.00
120.00
120.00
70.00
200.00
200.00
70.00
120.00
150.00
120.00
140.00
200.00
70.00
$/unit
Project Cost Estimate
Church Development Costs -Phase 1
Consultant Services Architect (including structural, mechanical, electr
Survey fees
Geotech fees
Commissioning
Testing and Inspection
Printing/project costs (printing of construction drawings)
Furniture and Equipment
Project Contingency 10% of Construction Costs
Schematic Design - Total Construction Cost
Site Work
city sidewalks - ??verify city requirements
on site sidewalks - phase 1
lawn space - phase 1
landscaping - phase 1
courtyard paving - phase 1
sprinkler system
memorial garden
access drives - phase 1
parking lot A -included in phase 1
parking lot B - included in phase 1
parking lot C - included in phase 1
parking lot D - included in phase 1
parking lot E - not included
parking lot F - not included
parking lot G - not included
parking lot H - not included
parking lot I - included in phase 1
site lighting
playground
pond
bridge
Schematic Design
New Building Construction
Sanctuary/Balcony
Sanctuary storage
Fellowship/Narthex Space
Offices
Classrooms
Hallways
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Storage
Preschool
Chapel
High School Lounge
Gymnasium
Retreat Bathrooms
Storage & Hallways
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
$448,650.00
$6,513,285.00