Name: St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Location: Austin, Texas
Awards: AGC Outstanding Construction Award Winner - 2006
Owner: St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Austin, Texas
Architect: Parshall + Associates Architects, Austin, Texas (www.parshallarchitects.com)
Delivery Method: Private Bid

This 55,800 SF, 2,500-seat sanctuary and classroom complex is built on 8.5 acres in East Austin. The structure is a combination metal building and structural steel with brick accents. The sanctuary arches to 40 feet above finished floor, and includes mezzanine seating for an additional 250, choir seating for 150, with theatre sound, lighting and projection screens.