St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church renovation and addition

Schober Engineering LLC

Architects: Buf Studio LLC; and Olsson Inc., landscape
Engineers: Olsson Inc., civil; Miller Engineering LLC, structural; and Schober Engineering LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
General contractor: BP Builders LLC
Estimated cost: $2.3 million
Estimated completion: December
Project description: This project renovates the St. Francis of Assisi Church sanctuary, worship space and support areas, plus the addition of a new classroom wing for Sunday school and community use. The worship space’s orientation now centralizes the sanctuary to enhance the experience of mass. Custom handmade pews, a stone backdrop and a marble altar elevate the experience, while a warm wood ceiling and soft lighting draw the eye upward to guide worshippers to a deeper liturgical focus.