First Baptist Church North Augusta, SC

aerial view of circular sanctuary of First Baptist Church of North Augusta

Architect: Studio 3 Design Group
Associate Firm: Craig, Gaulden & Davis
Principal in Charge: Samuel "Dee" Beaird Jr., AIA
Location: North Augusta, SC
Size: 40,000 SF
Cost: $5.4 Million
Completed: 1998

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In the fall of 1995, Studio 3 Design Group, P.C., in association with Craig, Gaulden & Davis, Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina, was commissioned to design a new sanctuary for First Baptist Church of North Augusta. The church wanted a larger sanctuary to seat 1,700 attendees. A fan shaped design was chosen for the new sanctuary to provide short sight lines from the back row of pews to the pulpit and a flexible plan for various worship styles. A wrap around lobby allows multiple entrances into the sanctuary and large areas for gathering. Traditional architectural elements fit into the context of the existing church campus. Other features of the addition include a tiered choir rehearsal room, a new orchestra rehearsal room, an expansive welcome center and a landscaped courtyard, connecting the old and new sanctuaries.

side exterior view of brick building housing First Baptist Church of North Augusta

view from below of decorative circular mosaic lighting of First Baptist Church of North Augusta

back view of wooden pews leading up to open circular pulpit with light blue carpeting at First Baptist Church of North Augusta

large floor to ceiling stained glass windows featuring biblical scenes in First Baptist Church of North Augusta

view up of organ and crucifix on wood paneling behind pulpit of First Baptist Church of North Augusta

side aerial view of circular rotunda styled seating in sanctuary of First Baptist Church of North Augusta

First Baptist ChurchNorth Augusta, SC

First Baptist Church
North Augusta, SC