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Church buildings must be designed
from the inside out:
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Begin with a clear vision of the church's
purpose. |
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Understand the ministries and programs
which fulfill that purpose. |
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Determine
how to use the facilities efficiently. |
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Determine
the needed square footage to house the church's ministries
and programs. |
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Design and build structures of wood,
brick, and stone that are efficient tools for effective
ministry. |
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This is our
AkersCBS specialty
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We plan for your Ministries -
(Schematics
and master planning)
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We take a careful look at each
congregation--it's vision, ministries, and unique personality. |
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We study each site and prepare a Master
Plan. |
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We prepare various schemes to
consider as the next phase to be constructed.
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We
recommend the most advantageous next building phase.
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We develop a Design -
(Preliminaries)
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Schematics are refined and
developed in greater detail. |
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Designs are
presented and reviewed by your church
leaders, ministry teams and sub-committees, design revisions
are made so the design fits the needs
and ministries of the congregation as well as possible. |
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Presentation drawings and a colored
rendering (or model) are prepared to present the concept
to the whole church family.
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We prepare Construction
Documents -
(After approval by the whole congregation)
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Detailed
Construction Documents (Working Drawings
and Specifications) are prepared (used for bidding's,
governmental review and construction).
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Government
approvals are secured.
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The
plans are let out for bids.
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We
Continue During Construction
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The
architect makes regular site observation visits and
prepares reports. |
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Our
office reviews all shop drawings. |
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We
review and approve payment applications. |
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We
make a final observation tour. We prepare the application
for occupancy permit.
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What
will we gain by hiring an architect?
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For the church's
protection, the architect will see that the building
meets all relevant structural, fire, and safety codes.
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In most states, an
architect is required by law for a public building.
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A good architect
will help the congregation plan effectively for the future
as well as build efficiently for the present.
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A good
(Akers CBS)
architect will save the congregation 50% - 80% of the
architectural fee through efficient design, value
engineering and a hands-on understanding of construction.
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Phase I - Study, Akers Ministry Facility Analysis
Phase II - Design, Akers Architectural Services
Phase III - Build, Akers Construction Services
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Phase
II - Design