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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CLARENCE | Clarence, NY

In response to the needs of a growing congregation, a Feasibility Study was conducted including a thorough review of the potential options for expanding the facility. As a result, 9,000 S.F. of additions were carefully added to the existing, two level 1950’s church complex. Key to the project’s success was the recognition of the importance of constructing a new, larger Sanctuary with an ample gathering/entry space. Seating was increased to 300 seats and the Chancel was effectively doubled in size.

The new Sanctuary was positioned in front of the original church which provided a bolder street presence and identity in the community. The Sanctuary was strategically constructed close to grade to foster easier access by the senior and impaired members of the church. The existing Sanctuary was reconstituted as the Fellowship Hall, which was further enhanced by the addition of a new commercial-grade kitchen adjacent. Much-needed additions included an elevator to connect all levels, a new Library Area and conveniently-located toilets.



  • OUR WORK
  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
    • OUTPATIENT|CLINICS
      • GCASA OUTPATIENT CLINIC
      • GCASA OTP CLINIC
    • INPATIENT|COMMUNITY RESIDENCE
      • GCASA 20 BED DETOXIFICATION FACILITY
      • CANANDAIGUA ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER- CADENCE SQUARE
      • KID'S ESCAPING DRUGS
      • CAZENOVIA MANOR
      • ACASA COMMUNITY RESIDENCE
  • CORPORATE|COMMERCIAL
    • OFFICE
      • MOOG AIRCRAFT GROUP EXPANSION
      • MOOG CORPORATE
      • COBHAM CAFETERIA
      • AURORA MUNICIPAL CENTER
      • BOSTON VALLEY TERRA COTTA
    • COMMERCIAL|MULTIPURPOSE
      • ONE CANALSIDE
      • SOUTH AUD BLOCK/EXPLORE AND MORE
      • SENECA PLACE ON COMMONS
      • FIVE STAR
      • MOOG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    • TENANT BUILD OUTS
      • CAZENOVIA RECOVERY SYSTEMS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
      • GOLDBERG SEGALLA
      • CREC 50 FOUNTAIN PLAZA
  • HEALTHCARE|MEDICAL
    • COVID-19 ASSESSMENTS
    • CLINICS
      • MOOG FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER
      • MOOG FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER ADDITION
      • BUFFALO VAMC- WARD 7A INFUSION CENTER
    • NURSING FACILITIES|CAMPUSES
      • FOX RUN
      • CANTERBURY WOODS- MEMORY CARE
      • CANTERBURY WOODS- DINING ROOM ADDITION
      • ELDERWOOD- CRESTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
      • UNITED HELPER'S SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
    • RESEARCH
      • HAUPTMAN WOODWARD CRYO-EM CENTER
  • HOSPITALITY
    • HOTELS
      • COURTYARD MARRIOTT-ONE CANALSIDE
      • RESIDENCE INN- DELAWARE AVE
      • SENECA PLACE ON COMMONS
    • CORPORATE CAFETERIAS
      • COBHAM CAFETERIA
      • MOOG- INDUSTRIAL GROUP CAFE
      • DINING ROOM ADDITION- CANTERBURY WOODS
    • WEBSTER STREET DEVELOPMENT
  • HOUSING
    • MULTIFAMILY
      • ATWATER RESIDENCE- GCASA
      • BENEDICT HOUSE- CAZENOVIA RECOVERY
      • AMHERST STATION
      • CAZENOVIA MANOR
    • SINGLE FAMILY
      • LAKE HOUSE
      • ELMA RESIDENCE
      • EAST AURORA RESIDENCE
      • LAKE HOUSE ADDITION
      • EAGLE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
  • HIGH TECH INDUSTRIAL
    • MOOG
      • AIRCRAFT GROUP EXPANSION
      • SPACE AND DEFENSE GROUP ADDITION
      • MOOG ISP ADDITION
      • INDUSTRIAL GROUP ADDITION
      • COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS CENTER
      • AIRCRAFT GROUP ADDITION
    • FIVE STAR
    • BOSTON VALLEY TERRA COTTA
  • MUNICIPAL
    • AURORA MUNICIPAL CENTER
    • ORCHARD PARK FIRE DISTRICT TRAINING CENTER OFFICES
  • RECREATIONAL|CULTURAL
    • SOUTH AUD BLOCK|EXPLORE AND MORE
    • YMCA
      • HORNELL AREA FAMILY YMCA
      • SOUTHTOWNS FAMILY YMCA
      • OLEAN FAMILY YMCA
    • COMMUNITY
  • RENOVATION|REPURPOSE
    • CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
      • SUCF KIMBALL HALL MASONRY/WINDOWS
      • SUCF- GENESEO ELEVATOR & ADA IMPROVEMENTS
      • SUCF- MACKAY HEATING PLANT
    • REPURPOSE
      • ONE CANALSIDE
      • RESIDENCE INN- DELAWARE
      • AURORA MUNICIPAL CENTER
  • RELIGIOUS
    • FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CLARENCE
    • HAMBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    • ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
    • ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN
  • MASTERPLANNING
    • UNITED HELPER'S CANTON NURSING HOME- MAPLEWOOD CAMPUS
    • ELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD CAMPUS
    • PINEHAVEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CAMPUS
  • FEASIBILITY STUDIES
    • ROBERT JAMES SALES
    • ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN
    • ABSOLUT CARE OF ORCHARD PARK


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