St. Mary Magdalene Master Plan and Parish Life Building | Simpsonville, SC

Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church is one of the largest churches in the Charleston Diocese and encompasses over 24.5 acres. Continuing in our long-standing relationship, the church placed its faith in us to develop a vision for the future of their campus to enable them to carry out their mission of being Called by Christ, Growing in Faith, and Serving with Love.

Through interactive focus groups, town hall style meetings, and design work sessions, we crafted a master plan for the entire campus to accommodate the varied needs of the growing church community including a multi-purpose Parish Life Building, a Catholic pre-school and elementary school, dedicated space for the church’s ministries, a chapel, an expanded church narthex, and additional administration and meeting space to be built in multiple phases.

As part of the first phase of this master plan, a new 23,200 square foot Parish Life Building enables the church to further its mission and ministries and accommodate its continued growth with:

• a 6,800 square foot Fellowship Hall suited for large events and gatherings with a stage and basketball court
• a commercial kitchen
• a 2,200 square foot Gathering Hall for more formal events and banquets
• a variety of flexible meeting rooms for all ages and ministries
• an athletic green

The exterior character compliments the other campus buildings including the Church, which we also designed. The entry plaza and welcoming lobby connects into existing outdoor gathering places.

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