Summary

Size:

31,780 SF

Type:

Religious

Budget:

$2,500,000

Date Completed:

06/01/2001

Description

Renovation of a former seminary to provide much-needed space for conferences and retreats to the Diocese of Grand Rapids

Features:
- The 3-story building now houses 41 guest rooms, a chapel, meeting rooms, management offices, and a cafeteria.

- An entirely new facade encloses the original structure, which has all-new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

- The building entrance was reoriented to the east and new parking lots and landscaped walkways were added.

- Strong cooperation with architect to determine the economy of replacing-versus-saving existing construction

- Working with the hardware supplier, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. saved $30,000 from the project’s hardware budget.