The project received an Award of Excellence in 2008 from the City of Manitowoc for its design.

 
 

*Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
Worship space renovation and addition

The project for Bethany Lutheran Church included a complete renovation of the worship space, and an addition which increased the seating capacity of the Nave by 75%. This addition added transepts to the plan, changing the geometry from what was previously a long rectangle to that of a cross form, and thereby maximizing worshipper seating in close proximity to the Chancel and Altar. Great care was taken to ensure that the building additions blended with the original architecture to preserve the exterior appearance and architectural style, while at the same time significantly improving the functional aspects of the plan. An expanded Narthex and improved flow to and from the worship space was also addressed. New accessible toilet rooms were added, and the HVAC and fire protection systems were modernized to meet current codes and ordinances.

  
 
 
         
Client Name     *Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church    
      "The continuing purpose of this congregation, as a gathering of Christians, is to serve all people in God's world with the gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of Holy Scriptures (Matthew 28:8; Mark 16:15)"  
         
   
   
Building Type     Church    
   
   
Location(s)     Manitowoc, WI    
   
   
2007 Somerville, Inc.