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Anthony James

Anthony James

Buffalo, NY, US

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Northgate Christian Community church building renovation and addition

Northgate Christian Community, Williamsville, NY. 

The existing church building was expanded, taking sanctuary seating from approximately 120 to 220, doubling Sunday School space, and providing space in the basement and a first floor multi-purpose room for the youth group.  The existing building of 5,600 square feet was increased on the first floor by 3,800 square feet, and an additional 3,000 square was provided in the daylight basement. Completed Nov. 2016.

AOJA built on previous remodeling work designed by AOJA including remodeling of the fellowship area, the Fireside room (a meeting and prayer room), and the office/conference room. Custom designed trim profiles were carried through the new addition, and a handsome wood connecting stair enhances the southwest corner of the building. The large windows surrounding the stair provide a beacon of light at night. 

 
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Status: Built
Location: Williamsville, NY, US
My Role: Architect and chief designer
Additional Credits: Tom Varco, structural engineer, Doug Klotzbach, consulting architect

 
Expanded sanctuary
Expanded sanctuary
Stairwell glowing at night
Stairwell glowing at night
Connecting stair to youth group area in basement
Connecting stair to youth group area in basement
Exterior view from northwest
Exterior view from northwest