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October 2001
FEATURED PROJECT

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If you have not yet visited our website, please do so.  It contains information on the firm as well as selected projects of banks and churches.  Also on the site is a collection of church design articles meant to assist the church committee in the planning and design process.

 

 

 

 

"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
     - Proverbs 29:18
Throughout the Bible, there are numerous examples of the need of a clear plan and vision to lead the people. People follow a well developed vision.  It gives them a direction, goal and a sense of purpose.  Achieving the goal brings pride, unity and a sense of community.  FSF is experienced in helping a church develop their vision and to bring it to life.  We assist in bring about the clear direction that  assures a successful project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
MAIN STREET BANK

CORPORATE OFFICES AND BRANCH BANK
Kennesaw, Georgia

Ed Milligan, 
President & CEO

Completed just two years ago at a cost of $1.5 million, Main Street Banks opened its new corporate headquarters on Chastain Road in Kennesaw, Georgia.  The 12,500 square foot building is divided between a full service bank and the holding company offices on the first floor.  The second floor was designed to allow for leasable space or future bank expansion. 

The facility is located within a major Taylor Mathis office / retail development.  The building's exterior reflects the corporate image the bank envisioned for their clientele.  The glass entrance of the building is surrounded by polished granite and the structure is covered in a peach colored brick capped with a limestone frieze.

Visit this project and others on our website.
 

 

FEATURED ARTICLE
Building for the Wrong Reasons by Robert C. Foreman

Is your church planning to build for the wrong reasons?  Here are several reasons that churches have wrongly used to justify a building program.

1.  Our church can't grow unless we build.
2.  A new building will improve our image.
3.  A building program will give a purpose.
4.  We need to keep up with other churches.
5.  It will show our youth, seniors, etc. that we really care about them.

The decision to build should be based on careful consideration of several key factors.  Careful study of existing spaces and site can determine if the existing facilities are adequate in quantity.   Quality of spaces should be examined to see if they meet the needs of the ministries.  The membership must support the growth in spirit as well as financially.

The entire article is available on FSFarchitects.com
 

 
PROJECT IN PROGRESS
SALVATION ARMY GWINNETT COUNTY CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
 
The proposed building, located on Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville, is comprised of an administration suite, classrooms and activities areas.  The activity functions include a gymnasium with a regulation high school basketball court, a commercial kitchen, and a worship chapel with a capacity for 232 people.

The building is 22,400 square feet facility with a structure of steel, block, and light gage metal stud framing.  The exterior will be finished in brick, architectural block,  and synthetic stucco.  The interior will be painted block, gypsum board, acoustical ceilings, with VCT and quarry tile for flooring.

The facility will have many activities for the youth, Sunday school classes for all ages and serve the needs of the surrounding communities.
NEWS AT FSF ARCHITECTS
We at Foreman Seeley Fountain Architects are saddened by the tragic events of the past months.  We lift our prayers for those that were lost and their families.
Eastside Baptist Church has just commissioned FSF to design their new multi-phased youth and fellowship expansions.    Final budget and scope will be determined after their fundraising.  Design of the entire facility has already begun.

Albany First Baptist Church is beginning a complete facility study to determine their needs and develop a plan for future growth.  Our completion of this study will help them set the course for their future.
 

Foreman · Seeley · Fountain    Architects
5855 Jimmy Carter Boulevard      Suite 218      Norcross, Georgia  30071
(770) 729-8433      fax (770) 729-8466     1-800-463-3732