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| Universal Church Westpark - See More Photos |
Houston, TX
Jamail & Smith Construction constructed the new 46,000-sq-ft church for the Universal Church in Houston, TX. Ziegler Cooper Architects was responsible for leading the design team. This is the fourth project Jamail & Smith Construction constructed for the Universal Church and the third church project where we partnered with Ziegler Cooper Architects.
The endeavor of planning a place of worship is a challenging, yet rewarding, task. Church design is personal, expressive and intimately connected to what the facility stands for. In constructing a place of worship, translating vision into reality is a key ingredient. Our successful Design Build relationship is based on working hand-in-hand with the building committee and congregation to deliver a facility that was appropriate for the church’s needs. Our experience with this and similar projects ensures our ability to work with churches and their constituents to successfully deliver a quality project within budget.
The Westpark project consists of a single-story church with seating for 1,100 in the sanctuary. The sanctuary was designed with an open floor plan and includes a raised stage, baptistry area and dressing rooms, as well as a TV studio for televising services. The church also houses six classrooms situated in a separate wing, a large lobby with a bookstore, four offices, a conference room, a call center and four apartments. The structure is made of steel, and the interior finishes are very modern, mainly constructed of metal wall panels inside and out. The flooring is mainly carpet and VCT; however, there is a large area of tile in front of the stage in the sanctuary. There is a porte cochere covering the main entrance, and the building is enclosed with an ornamental security gate. There are also 234 parking spaces for visitors and a basketball recreation area near the apartments.
Fire Marshal sends Congratulations to the Jamail & Smith Construction Project Team
According to the local fire marshal, the Westpark church building is currently considered the best building in Houston regarding code compliance and max code exigency. (It is) the most advanced in safety, security and code compliance in all possible areas. He congratulated the Jamail & Smith Construction team for constructing an exemplary project. The building construction surpassed their (inspection team) expectations considering the complex building shape and design. The fire marshal requested that the church owners allow his department to utilize this building as a model project to train future inspectors.
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