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Bethel Baptist Church

Birmingham, AL​The original church structure was destroyed by a catastrophic tornado that ravaged the region in 2010. The church had to worship in a school while redesigning and rebuilding their facility. The existing footprint of the old structure was used in the redesign. The new design also allowed the use of all existing parking lots. …

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Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit

Bridgeport, CTThis project is the addition of a 1500-seat sanctuary complex (Phase I) and an adjoining family life center complex (Phase II). This complex has a large, central atrium as its focal space.This state-of-the-art family life center complex was designed to provide the community a place for education, fellowship and worship.

Indy Island Aquatic Center Indy Parks and Recreations

Indianapolis, INThis project consisted of the renovation of an indoor community aquatic center. Project involved the redesign of the HVAC & humidity control system, supply and return air ductwork, pool controls and the overall environment’s monitoring system. New pool heaters, handicap ramp railings, drinking fountains, locker room doors, and Ultra-violet treatment devices were also installed.

Lincoln Heights Missionay Baptish Church

Woodlawn, OHThis multiple building project consisted of the renovation of the existing sanctuary building, the children’s chapel, and the education building. Four new classrooms were added to the education building with the existing structure receiving upgraded lighting, flooring, wall coverings, cabinetry, and fire safety systems. Various areas of the campus received additional parking, a new …

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Varick Memorial AME Zion

New Haven, CTThis multiple building project consists of construction of a new sanctuary building and a mixed-use building which are both interconnected to the existing church structure. The sanctuary building is designed on the exterior with a “community-like” façade to match the mixed-use building. This structure contains a 1,400-seat sanctuary with a balcony, a 250-seat …

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Union Grace MBC

Detroit, MI Situated on a corner lot, the new 3,000-seat sanctuary of Union Grace was given a circular design to take full advantage of the panoramic views. The current building underwent a cost-saving renovation, transforming it into a new children’s worship center, business office and classroom space.

Union Baptist Church

Allen Town, PA This new, two-story gospel museum and performing arts center is a state-of-the-art complex. This facility will serve as a national landmark in Lauderhill, Florida, and uses music to educate and touch lives. The museum allows for preservation and showcasing of important gospel history artifacts. This facility consists of an exhibit hall, a …

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The New Bethel Church

Kansas City, KS The new campus consists of three interconnected buildings: a 1,200 seat sanctuary, a two-story administrative building, and a 26,000 square feet family life center. The family life center includes a gymnasium/banquet hall with commercial kitchen, locker rooms, 21 classrooms, and some administrative offices. The HCO, Inc. design team has provided space programming, …

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The Greater Shiloh MBC

Birmingham, AL This project was for an addition of the balcony floor above the existing sanctuary space and the expansion of the educational wing. Additionally, it involved the construction of a new entry carport and the complete interior renovation of the main lobby space and chancel area. The current seating capacity of the church worship …

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Tanner Chapel AME Church

Phoenix, AZThis project is a new sanctuary addition and the renovation of the original church structure. The new addition contains 12 classrooms on the lower level. The main floor has a multi-purpose room that can function as seat worship space, a banquet hall, and a gymnasium. A new commercial kitchen, restrooms, and classroom space was …

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Sunset Road Church of Christ

Burlington, NJ The existing church facility will be converted into a fellowship and recreational space. HCO, Inc. designed a new structure that comprised of a Sanctuary, Family Life Center with full commercial kitchen, Administrative Offices, and other auxiliary functional spaces. The sanctuary was an upper level expansion designed to be at an expandable 240 seat …

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St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church Alter & Sanctuary

Indianapolis, IN This project consisted of the demolition of the carpeted wood platform in the center of the sanctuary. A new concrete platform with an accessible ramp and railings for the steps was constructed. Terrazzo tiles were used to cover the new platform and tie in with the existing architectural language of the monolithic sanctuary …

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St. Paul Baptist Church

Peoria, IL This project is a new sanctuary addition and the renovation of the original church structure. The new addition contains 12 classrooms on the lower level. The main floor has a multi-purpose room that can function as seat worship space, a banquet hall, and a gymnasium. A new commercial kitchen, restrooms, and classroom space …

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St. Luke Baptist Church

Rockford, IL This new sanctuary was designed in a residential style to promote consistency to the surrounding environment. The result is a striking presence and a timeless facility. Its amenities include an 800 seat sanctuary, eight new classrooms, a spacious fellowship hall, kitchen/dining room and efficient administrative office space.

Springfield Baptist Church

Raliegh, NC This project entails the addition of a new family life center on the side of the existing sanctuary building. The new facility contains a multi-purpose gymnasium with a commercial kitchen, locker rooms, and a large raised platform. Surrounding the central gymnasium area are a library, senior/youth lounge, game room, history room, bookstore, and …

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Shiloh Baptist Church

Waukegan, IL This project consists of the minor renovation of the existing sanctuary building and an addition of the following: thirty classrooms, computer lab, multi-purpose room/gymnasium, bookstore, conference room, daycare center, kitchen, library, locker rooms, and administrative offices with Pastor’s suite.

Providence Baptist Church

Cleveland, OH The sanctuary design of Providence Baptist Church includes 1,600 seats at the ground level and over 100 additional seats located in the choir loft. The stage area allows for a full, concert-style worship service. Private garage parking was designed for quick and convenient pastor access to the executive and administrative office areas.

Open Door Mission True Light Church

Philadelphia, PA Open Door Mission True Light ChurchPhiladelphia, PA•48,000 sq. ft. new addition to the existing building •1,500-seat sanctuary •300-seat theater •400-seat banquet hall •Renovation of existing building and administrative offices •Strategically designed for balcony expansion to house an additional 500 seats in the future

Oasis of Hope Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN This project consisted of a new fellowship hall entrance and two classroom wing additions including 11 classrooms, a nursery, ADA restrooms, a library, administrative offices, choir room, bridal room and a conference room.

Nu Corinthian Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN This design was centered around function, durability, and an economical budget. With a religious focal point, the floor plan and exterior building find their design basis in the Trinity, for example the church entrance’s three freestanding arches, the tallest extending over 35 feet. The building’s three wings (sanctuary, education and gymnasium) also represent …

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Northside New Era Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN This new complex adjoins to the existing neoclassical church facility. HCO, Inc. carefully selected materials that would seamlessly blend the new facility into the original building’s limestone exterior. Contemporary design elements reflect the church’s energetic, growing congregation. This building addition consists of a day care center and a total of thirteen extra rooms …

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New Psalmist Baptist Church

Baltimore, MD Our theme for this design is prayer and praise to God. In our design, we believe that this theme must be captured and experienced. The total design reflects this theme from the site to the entry of the main sanctuary.

New Macedonia Baptist Church

Washington, DC This project entails the removal of existing classroom trailers and the construction of a new multi-purpose addition which includes children’s classrooms on the lower level, administrative offices and a fellowship hall/gymnasium with commercial kitchen on the main level, and executive office on the upper level. The existing sanctuary roof is being removed and …

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New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

Indianapolis, INThis project was the addition of educational and administrative space plus the reorientation of the existing sanctuary entrance with a more contemporary glass facade. Vertical design features were used to transition between the new and pre-existing structures.

Mt. Zion Progressive Baptist Church

St. Petersburg, FL The Mt. Zion Baptist Church project is a four-phase church campus project. Phase I is comprised of a 1st through 12th grade education center which includes a full-sized gymnasium, state-of-the-art computer lab, internet, and reading library, soundproof music room, and professional video room. This phase additionally includes the administrative and executive offices …

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Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN This project consists of a new addition to the existing building and conversion of the original sanctuary into a fellowship hall and childcare facility. The new addition includes a 600 seat sanctuary with balcony, pastoral offices and a new kitchen. The design incorporated a few residential architectural elements, such as gable roofs, brick …

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Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN This project consists of interior and exterior family life center addition, minor renovation of the existing sanctuary structure, and expansion of the existing parking lot (Phase I). New programmed spaces include: Gymnasium, Library, AV and Tape Rooms, Conference Center, Classrooms, and Administrative Offices.

Morning Star Baptist Church

Catonsville, MDThis new 50,000 square feet facility contains a new 1,500 seat sanctuary, 235 seat chapel, bookstore, administrative offices, conference center, and several meeting rooms. The HCO, Inc. design team is currently providing complete architectural and engineering services for this project including: space programming, building code analysis, site development, schematic and conceptual design, MEP and …

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Morning Star Baptist Church

Shreveport, LAThis project consists of the construction of a new 25,000 square feet worship facility and the conversion of the existing church into a banquet hall, bookstore, and community outreach center. The HCO, Inc. design team is providing complete architectural and engineering services for this project including: space programming, building code analysis, site development, schematic …

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Life Center Cathedral

New Orleans, LA This project consisted of the transformation of the main entrance to the existing sanctuary building into a new, modern church edifice with religious symbolism. A large, vertical vestibule was built over the existing sidewalk to create a new ceremonial entrance and provide an energy efficient separation between the main narthex and the …

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Holy Temple Cathedral

Harvey, IL This project consisted of the transformation of the main entrance to the existing sanctuary building into a new, modern church edifice with religious symbolism. A large, vertical vestibule was built over the existing sidewalk to create a new ceremonial entrance and provide an energy efficient separation between the main narthex and the weather …

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Harvest Life Changers

Woodbridge, CT The large, glass-front public entryway of Harvest Life Changers Church International creates a warm and welcoming environment for all congregation members and guests. The expansive ceilings invoke a spiritual, celestial presence in the worship space.

Great Northwest Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN The project is an addition to an existing 9,700 square foot church building. It consists primarily of a new 1200-seat sanctuary, a 75-seat chancel and choir area and 10 classrooms. The addition also encompasses new offices, conference and reception areas for the Pastor and Deacons, a new kitchen, restrooms and support areas.

Great Mt. Eagle Baptist Church

Racine, WI This new, 600-seat sanctuary addition consists of six classrooms, a conference room, nurses station and the renovation of the existing church to become a new fellowship hall. This new church complex was designed to complement existing structure with contemporary features.

Grace Baptist Church

Mount Vernon, NJ This project was initiated as a general renovation of the church’s existing building and the addition of a new 2,500-seat worship facility. The Owner’s vision was to build a cathedral with a commanding presence in the community. The challenge was to design the building as a complement to the existing “Victorian Style” …

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First Nazarene Baptist Church

Camden, NJ This project consists of a new worship facility. The programmed spaces include a 1,200-seat sanctuary, a 150-seat chapel, a fellowship hall, choir rehearsal room, a conference center, bookstore, administrative offices, and religious education classrooms. While the pastor’s vision was a traditional church with traditional details and elements, he also wanted the overall feel …

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Woods Senior Living

​This project contains 50 single bedroom living units with staff offices, a community room, an exercise room, a library, a resident storage room and an activities room. Durable, high-quality carpeting, floor tile, and cabinetry were installed throughout the facility for their attractive appearance, easier maintenance attributes and expected long life.

Village Apartments

North Vernon, IN​This project was a complete renovation of a five building, 30-unit apartment complex. Existing structures were in various stages of deterioration. Attics and crawl spaces were poorly ventilated, and units did not meet ADA standards. Roofs and building siding were severely damaged. Exterior drainage, security and aesthetics were major design considerations.