Immaculate Conception Youth Center

An old building was donated to our church and it was decided that it would become our new Youth Center. It was originally an old Studebaker Dealership complete with a sloped floor in the back garage area and oil trap. We have been dreaming of a new space for the kids and it will be the home of our Life Teen program among other things.  

Above are the exterior shots of the building with first coat of paint and temporary construction entrances.

 The building was completely gutted, rewired, plumbed and a new floor poured. This is the front facing Garrison Ave.

 Below is the old back garage...blowing on black ceiling paint before the new floor is poured.

 Above is the central part of the building with new plumbing.  

This will be the bathrooms and kitchen area.

 I was asked to do the interior design...here's my idea board (sorry that I can't rotate it)  We chose to go with stained concrete floors, bright color and a more modern looking space for the teens. 

 Here's the color palette.

 New stud framing go in on the newly poured floor.

 And new duct work!

 Before the sheet rock went in, we asked the Life Teen Core Members to help hang Saints medals in the stud work so the building will be blessed for years to come.

 Giving the Core Members a tour of their new digs.

 Youth Ministry Director Chuck Becker calls out the Saint's name from the medals.

 Presenting our medals before they go up!  I had St. Florian.

 The bathroom hallway and kitchen entry walls are up.

 Michael inspects the progress in the worship room.

 Time to see the paint samples...

and it's looking good...this is the new side entry.

More to come!