The work for the Worship Center Entry included selectively demolishing a corner section of the building. Prior to this, APEX had to perform some exploratory demolition to find out how the building was constructed since there were no “as-built” record drawings of the existing structure. APEX worked with the Architect to develop drawings and details for the actual renovations of the building. Once the details were worked out, APEX removed the wood framed and stucco overhang to accommodate the new Worship Center Entry. A new wood framed roof cover was constructed which included new column pad footings and steel columns. A decorative concrete slab was poured to give the entry area a transition from the upper patio. New entry glass doors were installed along with decorative door pulls to replace old doors. The staircase to the upper patio was renovated with new stone veneer, guardrails and handrails. A new chandelier and architectural wall sconces were installed to accentuate the Worship Center Entry.

The Welcome Center consisted of demolition of masonry screen walls to open up areas. APEX coordinated and supervised the construction of new concrete masonry low walls and concrete countertops, including an ADA compliant section. A wood framed and stucco overhang provided a nice and cozy shelter from the rain, so that visitors and parishioners could congregate and utilize the area for church activities. The Welcome Center was a much needed addition and is used very often by the Church Group.

Trades involved: hard demolition (saw-cutting), soft demolition, structural concrete, decorative concrete, masonry, structural steel, sheet metal, rough carpentry, roofing (concrete tile), storefront doors, plaster, metal stud framing, drywall, stone veneers, plumbing and electrical,