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Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

Alfonso Architects have designed a church in Tampa, Florida using the Fibonacci sequence to generate the proportions.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

The Tampa Covenant Church features a newly built sanctuary, which is connected to two existing buildings that have been renovated.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

The three structures are linked by a new exterior courtyard.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

The church comprises a sanctuary, administrative offices and classrooms.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

Photographs are by Al Hurley.

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Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

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.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

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.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

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.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

The project's Interior and exterior were developed using the Fibonacci sequence to establish scale and proportion in tandem with the churches’ theological requirements.

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

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).

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

Location of Project - Tampa, Florida-USA
Type of Project - Addition/Renovation
Design

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

Architect - Alfonso Architects:  Alberto Alfonso - Lead Designer, Angel del Monte - Co-Designer

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

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Year completed – 1/23/2010
Construction Manager  - John Jazesf

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

Project area - 25,000 sf
Cost per Square Foot  -  $110

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

General Contractor – J.B.D Construction
Construction Cost  -  $2,600,000

Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects
Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects
Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects
Tampa Covenant Church by Alfonso Architects

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