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Battle Creek, Michigan

First Church of Christ, Scientist

6,800 sf

$860,000

Description
Design for a new building at a prominent intersection in Battle Creek's Historic Northside neighborhood began when committee members were impressed by presentation boards for another project that were being carried across the street to his office by Larry Rizor. After unsatisfactory experiences with two other architectural firms, the committee asked us to develop some concept sketches for their proposed new building. Larry listened and responded to committee direction and developed a design that created the desired image.

Unique to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, denomination is the reading room. Positioned so that staff can monitor activity in both areas from one spot, the reading room is open to the public through a separate entry near the street intersection.

The new 6,800 square foot building integrates beautifully into the scale of the surrounding residential neighborhood. The new sanctuary has very good acoustics for the soloist and readers. Supporting facilities include office, Sunday school rooms, reading rooms, and toilet facilities.