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Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects
Alfonso Architects have designed a church in Tampa, Florida using the Fibonacci sequence to generate the proportions.
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The Tampa Covenant Church features a newly built sanctuary, which is connected to two existing buildings that have been renovated.
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The three structures are linked by a new exterior courtyard.
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The church comprises a sanctuary, administrative offices and classrooms.
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Photographs are by Al Hurley.
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The following information is from the architects:
Tampa Covenant Church
Alfonso Architects
The program included a new 25,000 sf freestanding church building comprised of a worship sanctuary, administrative offices, and classrooms for an existing congregation of 450.
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In addition, the project required the renovation of two existing single level buildings, one from the 1960’s and one from the 1990’s, and a complete site redesign including parking, lighting and landscaping.
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The challenge was to establish an intimate church campus by creating a new exterior courtyard as a catalyst for interaction as an exterior room joining the new and existing buildings.
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The project's Interior and exterior were developed using the Fibonacci sequence to establish scale and proportion in tandem with the churches’ theological requirements.
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The many architectural features of the project were derived from theological precedence while reflecting quantities of numerical biblical importance (i.e. 3 olive trees, 7 candle boxes, 12 office windows, 14 pendant lights, etc).
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Location of Project - Tampa, Florida-USA
Type of Project - Addition/Renovation
Design
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Architect - Alfonso Architects: Alberto Alfonso - Lead Designer, Angel del Monte - Co-Designer
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Inc
Year completed – 1/23/2010
Construction Manager - John Jazesf
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Project area - 25,000 sf
Cost per Square Foot - $110
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General Contractor – J.B.D Construction
Construction Cost - $2,600,000
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