Westminster Presbyterian Church: Space Study & Renovations

Location
Buffalo, NY, USA
Year Completed
2011
Building Type
Renovation/Addition
Size
70,000 sq. ft.
Cost
N/A
Client
Westminster Presbyterian Church

HHL Architects studied this historic church to assess the utilization of space within the sanctuary/parish hall building as well as the detached former carriage house, now used as an Early Childhood School. Three scenarios were tested which created a new entry point as well as possible renovations to improve circulation and accommodate meeting, office and music use space. New access ramps and an elevator were designed for the first phase of implementation. The new elevator provides access to the Fellowship Hall and other levels that were not previously accessible to some congregation members. The exterior skin of the new elevator shaft blends in with the historic character of the campus. The garden courtyard was made accessible with a series of ramps.