How to Repair Your Church Building
March 1, 1998
Q. Our church building, which is quite old, needs major repair. We'd like to fix it up, but we're not sure what kind of architect we should use. Does anyone have any experience in this area?A. "Although many architects will work on restoration projects you will be better off with a firm whose practice is limited to historic structures," says Allen J. Kone, former trustee at First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, NY, which has a 150-year-old building. "Try to find a preservation architectural firm that has the patience to work within the politics and budget limitations of churches. Such a firm will be aware of all the acceptable materials and techniques and who the qualified contractors are," says Kone, who has renovated four mid-19th century houses and is on the buildings and grounds committee at his society. In addition, other Unitarian Universalist's have recommended Partners for Sacred Places, Philadelphia, which will help congregations with practical information on restoration projects.
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Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
