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UUSM - About Us - Building News - Building Plans
Building Plans (March 2002)
The West Building
- The new two-story building accommodates six classrooms, which will
also serve as meeting rooms.
- The rooms have sinks, counters and storage space.
- The main entrances to the rooms are situated along the south side
of the building.
- There is an architecturally significant library/multi-purpose room
on the second floor, extending above the parking and building entry.
This room and upstairs classrooms are accessible by stairs and elevator.
- A separate religious education office allows teachers to gather.
Surrounding green space serves as play areas for the children (and
perhaps adults).
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The Sanctuary
- The sanctuary extends to the south boundary of the building by removing
the current wall and incorporating our present office space, allowing
for additional seating.
- The chancel is enlarged considerably to accommodate the organ and
piano on the same side plus choir space for approximately 30 members.
An adjacent lift makes the chancel wheelchair accessible.
- Three sets of French doors along the south side open the sanctuary
to natural light, and to a memory garden.
- The narthex is open on both sides of the main doors, wrapping around
storage areas and two bathrooms.
- Heavy draperies can form a bride's room.
- Circulation is further improved with sanctuary exits leading into
Forbes Hall on the north and south side of the chancel.
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Forbes Hall
- The first floor of Forbes Hall remains structurally unchanged, except
for the inclusion of a lift near the entrance, which allows alternative
access to the second floor and wheelchair access to the front of the
sanctuary.
- Both lift and stairs lead to administrative offices upstairs, allocated
to best meet the needs of staff, volunteers, and visitors.
- Some cosmetic changes are being considered for Forbes Hall as well.
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Exterior Elements
- A memory garden is situated along the south side of the sanctuary,
connecting with the sanctuary and The Anderson Courtyard.
- The patio to the north of Forbes Hall extends to become the walkway
across the alley to the West Building.
- There are four parking places along the alley, including accessible
parking.
- The pathway continues into the entry of the West Building and along
the south side of the building.
- Green space is left open for play areas around the classrooms, and
a gate secures the 17th Street side of the property.
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