LOCATION
Wildwood, Florida

AREA
30,000 GSF

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Continual growth of the Catholic population in the Wildwood community saw a steady progression from a neighboring priest celebrating Mass in family homes to the construction of a church able to hold 1,000 people (with room for more in a future expansion). Featuring spaces for Mass, ministry meetings, choir practice, and more, St. Vincent De Paul serves as a gathering place for a variety of community activities.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels are all monitored and adjusted through a direct digital control building management system.
• Many types of lighting were used to accommodate various liturgical tasks and celebrations. A combination of classical-style pendants, theatrical-type, and recessed lighting were used to give multiple dimming and accent options.
• Plumbing design, including piping and fixtures, was provided for public areas, as well as religious areas such as sacrarium sinks and the baptismal font.
• Fire protection for the church is provided by a wet-pipe system.
• Designated spaces were provided with a complete sound reinforcement and video system, including the design of all necessary equipment, cabling equipment racks, control systems, and programming.
• Audiovisual system for the Sanctuary/Nave was designed to include features such as audio playback (CD and MP3) and digital recording devices, while the local practice space audiovisual system is intended to serve as a stand-alone system that can be used separately from the Sanctuary/Nave system.
• Acoustical recommendations for the choir practice space allow the room to also serve as a multipurpose meeting space, supporting both music and speech applications.

Photography credit: Kessler Photography