Project
New Christian Activities Center
for Boulevard Baptist Church

Client
Boulevard Baptist Church
Anderson, South Carolina 

Scope
City zoning requirements dictated the form of the approximately 24,850 square foot building on its 1.1 acre site.  Site grading, an underground storm drainage system, sidewalks, driveways, and a new parking lot are included in the project with the new building, located directly behind the existing Church.  In keeping with the character of the existing sanctuary, the new building incorporates large windows, cast stone window trim, and special 8” x 8” accent brick in its linear brick facade.  Construction of this building is slab-on-grade, concrete masonry unit walls with  brick veneer and composite floor deck system for the second floor.  The building is divided into three sections with parapet walls topped with cast stone copings that pierce through the roofs and divide the building functionally.  A one story gymnasium includes a walking track suspended from the exposed roof structure.  The central two story core area houses vertical circulation systems for the building, offices and a commercial kitchen with dumbwaiter that serves the activities rooms on the second floor.  The spacious one story fellowship hall seats approximately 350 at round banquet tables.  Its unique volume is a direct result of the scissor trusses that support its roof, while its large windows allow natural light to flood the space.

Cost
$3,200,000

Completed
Fall 2000