location

Manor, TX

Area of building

5,432 sf

completion date

Winter, 2012

Project information

The original architectural scope was limited to an intensive code analysis concentrating on limiting the impact of the required codes (ie. Sprinkling, alarms systems, rated exterior and interior walls and openings and the inclusion of an existing building on site). The review with the fire marshal proved successful in every desired flexibility and the project saved upwards of $70,000.

Following this victory, JMB2 was asked to do full design and document services with the challenge being to transform an ordinary prefabricated metal building into a meaningful worship environment without increasing overall costs significantly. To achieve design success, creative and thoughtful advantages had to be found. Taking advantage of existing site slopes, the main floor was raised at the front and lowered at the back, reducing overall stairs/ramps/concrete while creating a more prominent floor platform. The structure was more efficiently laid out, using standard details and duplicating structural bay sizes. A second slope was introduced at the roof overhangs to create a more traditional pagoda style roof line and then further accentuated with the addition of gold fascias and a custom gold ridge with peaked ends. Plaster soffits and detailing formalized the main entry elevation and enclosed the downspouts providing an appropriately finished appearance at the Narthex. Overall a successful transformation and exercise in efficient thoughtful design.

Attribution of Credit

Firm of Record: JMB2 Architecture Cooperative

Architect of Record: J. Matthew Brown, AIA, REFP

Lead Designer: J. Matthew Brown, AIA, REFP

Project Manager: J. Matthew Brown, AIA, REFP

Design Development: J. Matthew Brown, AIA, REFP

Project Architect: J. Matthew Brown, AIA, REFP

Roles/Phases Provided By J. Matthew Brown, AIA, REFP

Client/Project Manager

Marketing Oversight

Visioning/Programming

Schematics/Design Development

Construction Documents Oversight

Permitting and Construction Administration