Project Type: Religious Facilities
New Hope Baptist – Maryville
Overcoming Believers Church
George W. Reagan Company was awarded the design/build contract for the construction of the new sanctuary for OBC via negotiation. GWR was involved from the purchase of the former warehouse property through the complete renovation and celebration of the church dedication. The project consists of new asphalt paved parking areas, code required structural reinforcement of existing buildings, a new 1,100 seat sanctuary, support offices, classrooms, child/toddler rooms, restrooms, and massive corridor/lobby areas. Features include a sixty five foot tall precast concrete prayer tower that extends up from the side of the stage and through the roof, a cantilevered galvanized steel canopy to create a decorative entrance, and a color changing LED light fun wall.
Knoxville Christian High School – Gymnasium
George W. Reagan Company was awarded the contract for the construction of the new high school gymnasium by negotiation. This building combines pre-engineered building components (clear span main frames and mechanically seamed metal roof), wood roof trusses and wood stick framing in order to provide a functional, yet attractive structure. The building boasts a seating capacity of 1,000, has two full basketball-volleyball courts in the vertical direction, one championship court in the horizontal direction, four classrooms, and a new music room. The championship court has been named the “Wade & Allan Houston Court at Knoxville Christian School”. By utilizing brick, painted split faced concrete masonry units, and EIFS the exterior of the building blends well with the existing campus. Interior finishes consist of a wood gym floor, vinyl tile, carpet, painted gypsum board, prefinished wood doors, and acoustical ceilings.
Alice Bell Baptist Church Family Life Center
George W. Reagan Company was awarded the contract for the Alice Baptist Church Family Life Center by negotiation. This building combines pre-engineered building components (clear span main frames and mechanically seamed metal roof), wood roof trusses and wood stick framing in order to provide a functional, yet attractive structure. The building addressed the church’s need for a larger meeting space, additional educational space, fellowship hall, rough in for future kitchen, and recreational basketball / sport court. By utilizing brick and painted split faced concrete masonry units, the exterior of the blends with the existing campus. Interior finishes consist of a wood look vinyl plank, vinyl tile, carpet, and painted gypsum board.
Northstar Church – Childrens Building
Having worked with Northstar Church previously, the George W. Reagan Company was selected as the contractor for the New Children’s Building by negotiation. Several changes were incorporated into the building design and construction process during actual construction. Through careful co-ordination, the church was able to maintain regular worship services through the building process. The building features include adequate space for future growth, divided worship space for children, stained concrete floors, and unique glass block.
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Youth Ministry Building
George W. Reagan Company was selected as the contractor for the Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church Student Ministry Building via competitive bid. The construction project includes an 18,900 square foot building, an 1,100 square foot radiused raised outdoor entry porch, and a large outdoor plaza. The interior includes a two large multi-use areas (one with an active stage), a large gathering area, an active serving area, several large break out rooms, support offices, conference rooms, and support restrooms. Masonry and concrete walls combined with metal stud framing, the radiused standing seam entry roof, brick and stone veneer masonry create an appealing exterior. Interior finishes consist of carpet, ceramic tile with epoxy grout, polished / stained exposed concrete floors, acoustical and exposed painted structural ceilings, and painted gypsum board and masonry walls. Extensive co-ordination was required between Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Lindsay & Maples Architects, Inc., and George W. Reagan Company in order to for the church to continue its traditional services and its special holiday services including Christmas Services and its annual Missions Conference. State of the art LED light fixtures have been utilized through-out the building in order to allow maximum light level controls.
Fairview Baptist Church
George W. Reagan Company was selected as the contractor for the educational addition at Fairview Baptist Church through negotiation. After selection, GWR met on several occasions with the church and the design team in order to establish and maintain a tight budget. Budgetary constraints, restrictive site conditions, and a schedule that commenced in the winter months were challenges that were overcome with cooperation between the design team, the contractor, and the owner. The space features several classrooms as well as space for future growth.
Christian Academy of Knoxville Cafeteria
The George W. Reagan Company was selected as the contractor for the construction of the new cafeteria by competitive bid. The project consisted of a new pre-engineered building with brick masonry exterior walls and an architectural standing seam roof. GWR worked with the architect and the owner in order to reduce the cost of construction and still maintain a fully functional facility. Challenges such as the new cafeteria’s close proximity to other buildings, the safety of the students during construction, and the on set of winter weather were overcome and the project finished on time and in budget.
Trinity Baptist Church – Foyer Addition
The George W. Reagan Company was selected as design builder for the Trinity Baptist Church Foyer Addition. The project consisted of the removal of the existing front porch and the construction of a new two story foyer. The new foyer, which included an elevator, met the church’s needs on several fronts. First, accessibility to the sanctuary was made much easier. Also, the dual floor fellowship and restroom areas minimized the disruption of the services. Finally, the attractive foyer exterior replaced the traditional second story porch to act as a warm welcome to those who may visit and/or attend regularly.