Chapel / Nursery Floorplans

It occurred to us that we haven't posted the actual floorplans for the Matthews Chapel renovations online. The first plan below shows the existing configuration with the original chapel, hallways, and nursery:



The plan below shows the new layout after the renovations. The main changes in the chapel involve the expansion of the stage, new seating, and the addition of a fully equipped sound booth and prep area with full plumbing along the back wall. Extensive electrical work will be needed to provide for the sound and lighting equipment needed during performances.

The former lobby and hallway are being transformed from bland passageways into dramatic art gallery spaces with exposed concrete ceilings and contrasting wall colors.

The nursery's restrooms are being renovated to provide ADA-accessibility and to accomodate usage during chapel events, and the crib room is being separated into two rooms to better serve the nursery as well as provide a small dressing room for the chapel ministries to share:

Gallery & Chapel Progress

While the nursery renovations took center-stage in December, work was also ongoing in the gallery hall and the rear wall of the chapel, which will feature a sound control booth, food & drink prep. area, and emergency exit door. Below are progress photos:

View of the gallery hall looking north. Note the new bamboo floors, painted walls, and exposed concrete beams.


The new drywall along the south gallery wall painted bright white will make an ideal setting for displaying artwork. New track-lighting (coming soon) will be mounted on the ceiling beams:


The rear chapel wall features a new sound booth (at center), prep. area (at right of sound booth), and wall-mounted acoustical panels:


The front of the sound booth was created from the woodwork that was originally in the chapel chancel area:


Another view of the sound booth with rose window above:


The prep area will feature a sink, dishwasher, icemaker, and two undercounter refrigerators. The bare spot on the wall is where an emergency-only exit (connecting to the nursery) will be installed:

Nursery Renovations Underway

The Nursery renovations got underway in December with installation of bamboo flooring in the entry, wall demolitions, restroom remodeling, and ceiling removal. Coming soon is the new ADA-accessible restroom, new suspended ceiling and lighting, new carpet, and upgraded finishes throughout. Below are the latest photos of the construction progress:


View of the nursery entry and clean-up area with new bamboo floors:



Existing restroom in the foreground, future ADA restroom in the background:

Renovated existing restroom with new sink, toilet, mirror, and pendant light:

View of the main nursery area - new ceiling, carpet, and lighting are coming soon:

A new one-way emergency exit door from the chapel will be constructed here:


The crib room ceiling has been removed - a new doorway will be constructed along the right wall: