Peachtree Church Master Plan & Renovations

Lord Aeck Sargent was commissioned to lead the master planning effort for Peachtree Church, a congregation of 10,000 people with facilities in excess of 380,000 sf. In addition to program-specific improvements, a key consideration was the arrangement of program spaces into distinct districts to improve spatial legibility and wayfinding for members and visitors alike while promoting more informal interaction throughout the campus.

After completing the Master Plan, LAS was commissioned to design the renovation of 147,000 sf of the campus. Construction was phased to allow the church to use certain parts of the facilities while others were under renovation. Improvements to the Sanctuary included the replacement of large overhanging balconies with raked seating in the transepts, alterations to the chancel, arrangement of much of the seating in the round, and reconstruction of the ceiling to improve acoustical performance, camera and lighting capabilities to accommodate both traditional and contemporary worship services.