Dedication for St. James' Episcopal, La Grange

December 14, 2020 by: Ben Heimsath

St. James’ Episcopal Church celebrated the completion of its renovations and additions program on Sunday. Braving whipping winds, masks, and social distancing, members attended the Blessing and Dedication of the New Building service in-person or participated on-line. Read More

Church Design & Construction / Church Renovations & Additions / Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

Virtual Groundbreaking for St. James' Episcopal

May 04, 2020 by: Ben Heimsath

The groundbreaking ceremony is a wonderful tradition that marks a critical moment in the life of a project. After many months of planning and preparation communities celebrate the moment when they actually start “moving dirt,” as the saying goes. Today, St. James’ Episcopal Church, La Grange, Texas celebrated with a unique ceremony - a virtual groundbreaking. Read More

Church Renovations & Additions / Preservation / Adaptive Reuse / Church Architecture

Woodlawn Steeple Featured in Year-End Postcard

January 02, 2019 by: Ben Heimsath

Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas, & Happy New Year! Read More

Church Renovations & Additions / Featured Projects / Religious / Church Architecture / Austin Churches

Campus Renewal Dedication at Shepherd of the Hills

November 13, 2018 by: Ben Heimsath

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church shared songs, prayers, and many “Thank You’s” as members gathered to celebrate the Campus Renewal project. Eric MacInerney, Kathryn Coffey, and Ben Heimsath attended the November 4 service. One by one, each major space was rededicated to service of the ministry. The UT Trombone Ensemble contributed robust music for the special service. Read More

Church Renovations & Additions / Church Change / Narthex / Austin Churches

Nave and Narthex Ribbon-Cutting in Waco

August 08, 2018 by: Ben Heimsath

The newly renovated Mid-Century Modern nave is visually transformed by moving air conditioning ducts above the ceiling. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church celebrated the completion of its expanded Narthex and renovated worship space in style on Saturday, August 4. Following the ribbon cutting parishioners held an Evensong service in the updated nave. Renovations to the mid-century space were designed ... Read More

Worship Spaces / Church Renovations & Additions / Mid-Century Modern / Narthex

Holy Spirit's Relocated Tower

July 24, 2018 by: Ben Heimsath

A refurbished bell tower is being erected in a new location as construction nears completion at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas. The original tower was located at the back of the church courtyard. It would have been in the way of the planned expansion, so the decision was made to refurbish and relocate the tower to the front. The relocated bell tower is part of a major improvements ... Read More

Church Renovations & Additions / Mid-Century Modern / Church Change

Woodlawn Baptist in Austin Dedicates new Connection Center

May 03, 2018 by: Ben Heimsath

Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, celebrated the completion of its renovation program and new central gathering space. The new skylight foyer has been christened the “Connection Center.” A ribbon cutting took place on Sunday, April 8 with the oldest and youngest members of the congregation assisting with the ceremonial scissors . Building committee chair, Cindy Figer, recognized the ... Read More

Church Design & Construction / Austin / Church Renovations & Additions / Church Architecture

Létourneau Organ Featured on Christmas Card

December 21, 2017 by: Ben Heimsath

Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings from all of us at Heimsath Architects! Read More

Worship Space / Church Renovations & Additions

Wells Branch MUD Recreation Center Infill Addition Wins AGC Award

February 09, 2017 by: Ben Heimsath

The Austin Chapter of the Associated General Contractors honored the Wells Branch MUD Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Project at their annual banquet Friday, February 3. The recently completed program won the 2016 Outstanding Construction Award for a building in the $2 Million to $5million category. The general contractors, Braun & Butler, were selected utilizing a partnering ... Read More

Austin / Church Renovations & Additions