This exciting church project, located in the centre of Bournemouth, was the development of a 22,000 square foot church centre used by both the church and the wider community. It is also part of a 2-acre site and mixed-use scheme incorporating a 590-bed student accommodation facility, taking five years to complete.

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Key Features 

 

• 750-seater Auditorium (8,300 sq ft) with stage and commercial sound & lighting system, adaptable for church meetings, conferences, plays, concerts and exhibitions with large door access.

• Welcome area (3,000 sq ft) including a foyer, cafe and commercial kitchen.

• Conference Suite/Activity rooms (7,700 sq ft) consisting of 7 rooms, with room capacity from 15 - 200 people. All fully adaptable for multi-use with secure access, commercial finishes and fully IT & AV fitted.

• Office & visitor space (3,000 sq ft) with separate access and reception, 5 office areas, 3 meeting rooms and a 20-person visitor welcome space, all finished to commercial standards.

Key Services Provided

 

• Strategy review, comparing the specific needs of the church against best practice in design/operation of successful church buildings.

• Research & assistance in selection of design team, contractors and negotiation with planners & landlord on design features.

• Arrangement of contract and appointment documents, review of tender pricing and agreement of final contract price with contractors.

• Church agent, providing assistance throughout the building process.