Built in 1925, the historic First United Methodist Church of Lincoln, IL, was renovated to restore their aging facilities and add a new accessible entryway and lobby. The new main lobby welcomes visitors with an open and inviting atmosphere that uses the exterior walls of the previous courtyard to blend the historic with the modern design.
In addition, the lower-level classrooms were renovated to accommodate growth in their daycare program. The restrooms were enlarged and made accessible. The sanctuary was enhanced with new finishes, and a wheelchair lift was added to make the chancel accessible.
- 10,000 s.f. renovation
- 4,300 s.f. addition
- Existing stained-glass windows were preserved/installed as part of the new design
- Accessible entry and lobby
- Renovated daycare classrooms
- Wheelchair lift for chancel accessibility
- Sanctuary renovation
Built in 1882, St. Columba Catholic Church was in need of preservation and restoration. The church was searching to find a solution for major exterior deterioration issues. As a significant landmark in Ottawa, it was important to develop a 100-year solution, not just a 20-year solution.
The thriving Bettendorf Christian Church was in need of a long range plan for facility growth with a focus on improved traffic flow and versatile spaces for gathering, activities and administration.
As a result of developing a master plan, a fellowship hall was constructed to connect the church’s three buildings into one contiguous facility. The fellowship hall was designed to accommodate a temporary worship setting during subsequent phases when the 1895 sanctuary building was being refurbished.