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SMBH

A creative culture of passionate people engaged in innovative structural design.

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Bible Center Church

Location:
Charleston, West Virginia

Architect:
Silling Associates, Inc.

Construction Cost:
$11.25 million

Project Size:
 310,000 SF

Awards:
2010 AIA West Virginia Merit Award

Dedicated to serving the needs of its parishioners, Bible Center Church created a multi-phased development plan to relocate its facility to a new campus. The proposed church campus includes more than 250,000 SF of worship, fellowship, education, and administrative space on a picturesque 90 acres.

The first phase of this development included approximately 60,000 SF of worship; Christian education; administrative support space; 500 surface parking spaces; a new access drive; plazas, landscaping; and site infrastructure for future development. The central component of phase one includes a 1,200-seat multi-purpose sanctuary that serves the needs of the initial relocation. The grand lobby space offers a window to the outdoors with its large fenestration and clerestory features. The extensive glass curtain wall and large open spaces were accomplished with tubular steel frames and glulam wood trusses. A large fireplace in the lobby creates a welcoming environment for fellowship. The worship space is designed to continue the elegant lodge-like atmosphere with its richly textured fabrics, stone, and warm natural millwork. The phase two strategic plan expands the educational and gymnasium space. A portion of this phase provides for administrative needs. Phase three includes a 2,200-seat worship center, a small chapel, and additional room for the education ministry.

Bible Center Church
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Bible Center Church Interior featuring stone, wood, and glass.
Bible Center Church Interior featuring stone, wood, and glass.

October 2, 2018 Filed Under: Award Winning, Religious

Mother Angeline McCrory Manor

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Architect:
THW Design

Construction Cost:
$11 million

Project Size:
 140,000 SF

With the baby boom generation aging, a tremendous need for skilled nursing facilities that provide a safe and inviting environment has been needed. Owned by the Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm in cooperation with the Diocese of Columbus, the facility was designed to inspire a home-like feeling. The structure is a four-story precast floor system bearing on masonry walls. Walkways connect a steel-framed chapel and a wood-framed residence to house the Carmelite Sisters. The Manor was built on caisson foundations and utilized high-strength masonry units. As the project engineer, SMBH faced several challenges, including a steep roof slope for the chapel and an exposed structure city scene gathering space.

Another challenge included incorporating open community spaces on the first floor with masonry-bearing walls on the above floors. Understanding that early coordination is critical for projects with heavy structures like this one, SMBH held several planning meetings with other design and construction team members to ensure the design was as efficient as possible.

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Exterior photo of Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, a nursing and assisted living facility in Columbus, Ohio. Features brick and stone exteriors on the multi-story building.
Interior photo of Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, a nursing and assisted living facility in Columbus, Ohio. Features a view of the chapel.

October 2, 2018 Filed Under: Healthcare, Hospitality & Residential, Religious

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