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PROJECTS - Sacred Places - First Lutheran Church, Portland

First Lutheran Church, Portland

Master Planning

Built in 1960, this mid-century modern brick church had not been renovated in many years, perhaps only once since its construction almost 60 years ago. The congregation undertook a phased approach to the design beginning with B+W’s redesign of the Chancel, Sanctuary and Nave.

Changes include a new reredos, accessible dais, and a demountable altar rail for communion to open up the altar to a variety of uses. The work involved removing all of the pews, replacing key sections with matching wood chairs, accommodating more spaces for ADA, refinishing the relocated pews, new pew cushions, all new flooring surfaces, painting walls, and improved lighting and electrical changes at the Chancel.

I would like to take a moment to compliment Tim for all of his hard work and perseverance during our project at First Lutheran in Portland. It has been a pleasure to work with Tim during these months and I really appreciate how he approaches each aspect of the work with ease, confidence and definitely keeping us informed with every decision.

We have been through a number of challenges as most projects can endure, but the level of support offered by Tim throughout has been outstanding. Tim worked through a number of vendor issues with precision measuring, additional diagrams and schematics as required. He was constantly proactive in completing his work and led the charge for the contractor and subcontractors to stay on track.

I am so glad we chose your company to partner with during the long lead time before we got underway. Thank you so much for your patience as we deliberated as only a non‐profit can do best! We are also very thankful for the finished product and your wonderful design ideas.

– Ken Conant, Property Committee Member, First Lutheran Church, Portland

B+W provided detailed cost estimates, chair selection and all finishes. Work also included Sanctuary window replacement. Next phases will include Sanctuary lighting and sound system replacement.

PROJECTS - Sacred Places - First Lutheran Church, Portland
Master Planning

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