Spring Lecture Series

Spring Lecture Series at the School of Architecture
Some dates and locations may change.
Best to confirm this prior to dates listed by contacting Professor Steven Belton at sbelton@ufl.edu
This is a great lecture series.  Hope to see many of you there.

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Visitor Center

Kanapaha Gardens Entry

The Summer House

Williston Church of God

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Designed for a brand new site, this new worship facility will be 38,842 gsf.  The design for the Church needed to be very efficient so many shapes and arrangements were designed for the heart of the facility which is the main Sanctuary.  After many attempts the hexagon shape became the most efficient to the most seats, largest stage, and good acoustics required by the Church.  Each wing came off each side of the hexagon and has a unique function.  Each wing is designed at 60 foot width to match the 60 foot sides of the hexagon.  The two front wings are designed for expansion in the future.
The Sanctuary is designed for a 100 person choir and 500 fixed seats on a sloped floor.  The design incorporates the possibility of expanding the Sanctuary utilizing theater-style seating to add an additional 200 seats.
The budget was extremely tight so maximizing the square footage was essential using creative details and finishes to keep the cost down yet still represent excellence in design.