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In 1999 Christian Faith Fellowship in Monroe, New Jersey found they
were growing out of their existing facility, K. G. Builders was their answer.
Converting the existing over 30 year old sanctuary to a new 12,000 square foot facility was not an
easy project for KGB. Staying in budget and on time while the existing facility
was being used during construction for worship services presented KGB with a
unique challenge.
KG Builders worked with the staff at CFFC throughout the
project to ensure that the project not only met the needs of
the congregation but also stayed on budget. In actuality the
project, when completed, was under budget by over 15%.
Christian Faith Fellowship is planning an additional
expansion in 2004 and K. G. Builders will be there to guide them through the process.
Design Elements
This project married the
existing 4000 foot sanctuary with a new 12,000 square foot
sanctuary and classroom complex. The existing sanctuary was
converted to a teen room and the basement was remodeled to
expand the office area. Upon entry a large open foyer
welcomes congregants and visitors to the building with a
soft and warm decor.
In the new sanctuary a decorative soffit serves as an aesthetic focal point as well as a
valance to hide lighting used to soften the intensity of the
overhead lighting during special services. Roman columns and
a platform set the stage area off from the room and create a
pit from which the band or other worship support activities
can take place. The downstairs houses a large fellowship
hall, classrooms and a nursery.
Construction Elements
The 1st floor exterior
walls are constructed of poured concrete. In order to save
construction cost the second floor was constructed of
concrete block filled solid and reinforced with steel. All
interior partitions are constructed of metal studs and
sheetrock. Wood trim and doors create a warm and rich
atmosphere within the building.
The exterior walls are finished with an Exterior
Insulation Finish System (EIFS).
The elastic properties of this synthetic stucco system
prevents cracking of the finish and allows for a cost
effective way to add detailed design element to the
exterior. The EIFS also facilitated an effective means to
blend the existing wood structure with the new concrete
structure, which was an essential design criterion. Heating
and Air Conditioning are combined to create a cost effective
installation as well as ease of operation and maintenance.
