Master Planning
A Master Plan Study provides a summary of findings and recommendations that will serve as a road map for clients as they plan their
construction or restoration project. Getting D.T. Mistick & Co. involved at the inception with comprehensive master planning will ensure that no detail is
missed during every phase of the project.
Certain factors impact each individual construction project. Each study takes into account the uniqueness and
complexity of these factors when developing the general scope, feasibility, and conceptual process during a project.
D. T. Mistick & Co. can provide code reviews, building and mechanical system assessments, interior space planning and configuration analysis, and recommendations of finishes.
D.T. Mistick & Co. will assist our clients with prioritizing their needs, establishing costs and budgets as
those needs are addressed, and developing a master schedule that outlines specific phasing of the project. The result
is a project that is on-time, on-budget and exceeds expectations.
Prior to start of construction, Church Restoration Group (CRG) originally worked with members of the First Presbyterian Church in Manasquan, NJ by consulting on design issues to address their rapidly growing membership. restoration work on the Great House.
CASE STUDY: Master Planning
First Presbyterian Church
Prior to start of construction, Church Restoration Group (CRG) originally worked with members
of the First Presbyterian Church in
Manasquan, NJ by consulting on design issues to address their rapidly growing membership.
Through the process, CRG consulted with
the team on architect selection,
preliminary budgeting and bidding preparation. With the 100 year old church experiencing an 80%
increase in membership over five years, it was agreed upon that a traditional, cohesive addition was needed to expand
their existing facility to accommodate close to 400 worshippers ever Sunday for a single service.
While the church is updating its heating, electrical and adding new sound and lighting
systems, the main focus for the entire project is to ensure the renovations blend seamlessly in design.
In June of 2008, CRG and the congregation broke ground on a $2.6 million expansion and renovation project.
The project adds close to 2,400 square feet of new space and additional parking to
support the expanded membership. In the church, CRG is opening the overflow room into the sanctuary, adding
approximately 80 additional seats to the worship space. A new wing connecting
the education building with the sanctuary will be constructed adding several new classrooms, a columbarium and additional office spaces.
The interior of the church received a modernized yet historically designed chancel,
helping maintain the traditional appearance of the sanctuary. In preserving the
integrity of the traditional design on the
exterior, the architect designed the new wing with two new towers, simulating the existing towers
already on the structure with matching materials used over 100 years ago.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: BEFORE / AFTER GALLERY