Church Building Expansion Architectural Design
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’m adding a second story to an existing church building and need a local experienced architect who can take the project from concept through permit submission.
The new level will be directly above the existing entire 1st floor, and will house a bunch of classrooms and an executive office suite with two offices and a conference room. Each office with its own bathroom and dressing room and closet.
We will also renovate part of the existing1st floor classrooms to make room for a commercial kitchen, dining room, parents' lounge, coffee bar and bookstore.
All additions to blend seamlessly with the existing building's character—think compatible roof pitch, sympathetic window proportions, and exterior detailing that feels original rather than tacked on.
Because this is a structural addition, on-site measurements and coordination with a local engineer are essential. You’ll prepare code-compliant drawings suitable for both planning approval and construction, work out framing and stair integration, and remain available for minor revisions requested by the town.
Deliverables
• Concept sketches showing massing, roofline, and traditional façade treatment
• Schematic floor plan for the new living area with furniture layout suggestions
• Full permit set: architectural, basic structural notes (we’ll have an engineer stamp), elevations, sections, and details coordinated to local code
• One round of revisions after city plan check
Site photos and artist renderings of the proposed addition as well as existing plans provided. Looking forward to collaborating with someone who knows local regulations and can keep the beautiful charm intact while giving the church the extra space they need.
LOCAL ARCHITECT PREFERRED.
The new level will be directly above the existing entire 1st floor, and will house a bunch of classrooms and an executive office suite with two offices and a conference room. Each office with its own bathroom and dressing room and closet.
We will also renovate part of the existing1st floor classrooms to make room for a commercial kitchen, dining room, parents' lounge, coffee bar and bookstore.
All additions to blend seamlessly with the existing building's character—think compatible roof pitch, sympathetic window proportions, and exterior detailing that feels original rather than tacked on.
Because this is a structural addition, on-site measurements and coordination with a local engineer are essential. You’ll prepare code-compliant drawings suitable for both planning approval and construction, work out framing and stair integration, and remain available for minor revisions requested by the town.
Deliverables
• Concept sketches showing massing, roofline, and traditional façade treatment
• Schematic floor plan for the new living area with furniture layout suggestions
• Full permit set: architectural, basic structural notes (we’ll have an engineer stamp), elevations, sections, and details coordinated to local code
• One round of revisions after city plan check
Site photos and artist renderings of the proposed addition as well as existing plans provided. Looking forward to collaborating with someone who knows local regulations and can keep the beautiful charm intact while giving the church the extra space they need.
LOCAL ARCHITECT PREFERRED.