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Lakewood Church

Renovations to the existing Compaq Center to provide a 16,000-seat sanctuary and classrooms.  The sanctuary includes all the technology for a functional broadcast facility with integrated systems for amplified sound, production lighting, dimmer system, I-mag screens and time control. A 200,000 SF 5-story building was constructed adjacent to the sanctuary with areas for classrooms, assembly rooms and office spaces. A new central plant was constructed on the roof with new boilers, chillers, cooling towers and electrical transformers provide utility service separate from the rest of the Greenway Plaza development.  New electrical service was routed from Timmons Street to the new central plant.

Owner: Lakewood Church
Architect: Studio Red Architects  


Kingdom Builders Center

656,000 SF building composed of religious, educational, recreational and commercial shell components.  The sanctuary has seating for 7,000 people.  2,000 parking spaces and related site work are also included.


Owner: Pyramid Community Development Corporation
Architect: Morris Architects


St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Pre-construction and construction services to construct a new 24,000 SF, 1400 seat sanctuary, a vestry building, new 22,000 SF Parish Hall with full service kitchen, private dining and pre-function facilities, parking and associated site work.  Project includes constructing a central plant with chilled water/hot water distribution system and electrical service connecting all new and existing campus buildings.  In addition, Tellepsen is performing renovations to existing facilities.


Owner: St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Architect: Jackson & Ryan Architects

Project of the Year Over $15 Million
from the American Subcontractors Association – Houston Chapter


Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church

33,000 SF of renovations and new construction providing a new Parish Hall with kitchen, new classroom space and miscellaneous use rooms.


Owner: Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church
Architect: Ray Bailey Architects


Central Baptist Church of Bryan
Pre-construction and construction services for a tilt wall building housing a 3,500-seat sanctuary and 121,000 SF of education space to relocate church to new property.

 

Owner: Central Baptist Church of Bryan
Architect: ODA Architecture/Planning


Champion Forest Baptist Church
140,000 SF, 4600 seat worship center with music suite and offices, extensive site work and 1000 new parking space.

Owner: Champion Forest Baptist Church
Architect: Morris Architects (Design)  
Kendall Heaton Architects (Production) 


Tomball United Methodist Church
Pre-construction and construction services to construct a new 18,500 SF, 800 seat sanctuary with administration offices, 60 seat private chapel, bride’s room and auxiliary facilities.

Owner: Tomball United Methodist Church
Architect: SDT Architects 


First Baptist Church of Pasadena

Two-story (64,500 SF) multi-purpose building to house educational, fellowship and worship activities including a central gathering area/worship space that seats 1,000.

Owner: First Baptist Church, Pasadena
Architect: Hail/Barnum Architects


Mims Baptist Church

52,000 SF Worship Center including pastor's suite, music ministry suite with 7,000 SF choir rehearsal hall, and administrative offices. The main auditorium has seating for 2,000 and features complete audio/visual capabilities with theatrical lighting.

Owner: Mims Baptist Church
Architect: H.H. Architects


Prince of Peace

Worship Center (24,000 SF) with seating for 1,400 featuring massive laminated wood beams and exposed wood decking.  Other components include day chapel, ground level baptistery, bride's parlor, and vesting sacristy and gathering spaces for fellowship.

Owner: Prince of Peace Catholic Community
Architect: SDT Architects, Inc.

APEX II Award for Best Church Project
from the Houston Associated General Contractors


Christ Church Cathedral

Historical restoration of a 100+ year old Cathedral in Downtown Houston. The restoration included refinishing/repairs to the original pews, stained glass panels, solid oak flooring, masonry, and interiors.  The work also included foundation repairs, installation of a new electrical system and fire sprinkler system, upgrades to the HVAC system, and miscellaneous repairs and improvements.

Owner: Christ Church Cathedral
Architect: Clovis Heimsath Architects, Volz & Associates

APEX II Award for Best Historical Renovation Project

from the Houston Associated General Contractors

Outstanding Construction Award
from the Texas Associated General Contractors

 

 

Christ Church Cathedral
  75,600 SF phased project including demolition, construction and renovation of Cathedral offices, Diocesan offices, music and youth program facilities, outreach program and restaurant, with a 124,000 SF parking garage. Future phases include the construction of a new cultural arts center and skywalk connecting east and west campuses.  

Owner: Christ Church Cathedral
 Architect: Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc.
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Forest Cove Baptist Church

Single story worship/dining facility (38,000 SF) with seating for 2,000 with an attached three-story education building (60,000 SF).

Owner: Forest Cove Baptist Church
Architect: Bay Architects


St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Christian Education Center

Single story education facility (15,000 SF) housing 16 classrooms, library, administrative offices, kitchen/breakroom, and restrooms.  The work also included the renovation of existing church facilities and construction of new parking areas.

Owner: St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
Architect: LBA, Inc. (Leifeste Belanger & Associates)

 

Abundant Life United Methodist Church
56,000 SF facility containing a 1700 seat sanctuary with auditorium seating, educational and administrative space, multi-use rooms, and a central coffee shop/gathering space.

Owner: Abundant Life United Methodist Church
Architect: ODA Architecture/Planning

 

 
Faithbridge Church
58,000 SF multi-purpose worship center with seating for 1,000. The 2-story south wing contains space for children’s classrooms and activity center, and the 2-story north wing contains administrative offices, youth classes, meetings rooms and a prayer center.

 Owner: Faithbridge Church
 Architect: RNL Design
(Design)
 Kendall/Heaton Associates (Production)



River Pointe Community Church

Multi-phased project including a 38,000 SF sanctuary and office building, 5,000 SF youth building and 5,000 SF maintenance building.  

Owner: River Pointe Community Church
 Architect: Kirksey

 

 


Trinity Episcopal Church

Phase I of plan to relocate church to new facilities. 14,000 SF one-story multi-purpose building including worship space, offices, nursery and kitchen.

Owner: Trinity Episcopal Church
Architect: James Ray Architects