Ministry Center: Christ Episcopal Church

Facing the problem of an expanding program where the first phase was the development of new fellowship hall facilities, the Church decided to acquire a portion of an early 20th century building across the street that was part of a condominium development.  Thus, the architect's challenge was to develop the new facility on the ground floor with four active residences above.  Major modifications, both architectural and structural, were made to accomodate a desire for a column free space for the 240 seat dining area, as well as the new kitchen and toilets.  Major symbolic elements introduced into the facility were a shaped ceiling and an entry surround that refers to their historic church.

New Bern, NC