New Youth Education Building at United Methodist Church

Aug 12, 2010 – SAN DIEGO – A new youth/education building was dedicated July 18 at the San Carlos United Methodist Church in San Diego. The project represents Phase 1A of a multi-phase master plan designed by leading church architects domusstudio architecture. General contractor on the project was Zigman/Shields General Contractors, Inc.

“A building dedication is a gratifying time for architects because we see years of drawings, ideas and planning come alive with people,” said Wayne Holtan, a principal at domusstudio architecture. The San Diego-based firm specializes in church-related building projects, including more than 25 currently in process. “We are honored to be part of the San Carlos United Methodist Church team/family.”“Now that construction is completed, we start the real work of Christian education for youth and adults,” said the Rev. Sue Farley, senior pastor. “We go forward now with creating new ministries to meet our church goals and vision.”

The next phase of the master plan at San Carlos United Methodist Church will be an addition to the just completed single-story youth/education building, replacing the church’s existing preschool building. Timing for the addition, as well as other phases, will be announced as needed by the growing ministry and services of the church.

Spanning 1,600 square feet, the new youth/education building at San Carlos United Methodist Church consists of one large room, an office, bathrooms and kitchen. The multipurpose space incorporates a courtyard area and entry porch. The education building sets the tone for the other phases in the master plan, all of which match the architectural style and earth tone color palette of the existing Sanctuary. Sustainable concepts are incorporated throughout the master plan, including the use of a non-combustible composite roofing material for the youth/education building.

domusstudio architecture is a 24-year-old award-winning architectural design firm specializing in religious facilities, fire stations, educational buildings, senior housing and custom residential projects. Founded in 1986 as Dominy + Associates, the firm strives to enhance the lives of people through architecture, interiors, planning and service. For more information about its projects and services, call 619-692-9393 or visit www.domusstudio.com.