First Evangelical Free Church – The Plex

Ames, Iowa
Plex ExteriorPlex LoungePlex HallPlex GymPlex FireplacePlex EntrancePlex BlinksPlex AuditoriumPlex Side View

Supporting its desire for a community connection this first phase of the First Evangelical Free Church’s “The Plex” incorporates multi-use gathering spaces for recreational, presentation and community opportunities. The structure features a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, classrooms and kitchen.

Structural components include a structural steel frame with metal joist and deck. Load-bearing masonry block is used for the gymnasium. The exterior is a combination of metal wall panels and brick veneer. The roof is a TPO roof over polyiso insulation. The interior is conventional metal stud, drywall, paint, carpet, tile, and casework construction. The sitework consists of site grading, the construction of a new parking lot, site lighting, and utilities.

  • Client: First Evangelical Free Church
  • Industry: Faith Based
  • Delivery Method: General Construction
  • Designer: SVPA Architects, inc.
  • Project Size: 31,900 square feet

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