Emmanuel Baptist Church | Church Metal Building in Bryan, Texas

What was built

Metal Building: 74′ × 108′ × 18′
Roof Pitch: 4:12
Roof Panels: VS-216 standing seam
Extensions: Two 14′ × 28′
Insulation: 3″ roof and walls

About this project

This 74′ × 108′ church sanctuary in Bryan, Texas features an 18′ eave height and 4:12 roof pitch, with a VS-216 standing-seam roof and multiple architectural elements that give the building a look well beyond a typical metal building.

The exterior incorporates extended rooflines, steel-truss entries with full soffit, window canopies, masonry, and extensive glass. Two 14′ × 28′ extensions and additional covered entry areas add dimension to the building while providing functional gathering and entrance spaces.

Inside, the sanctuary was designed around a vaulted acoustic ceiling, with additional spaces finished for the foyer, restrooms, and other church functions. The building was also fully insulated, with 3-inch insulation at the roof and walls.

This is one where we’ll let the finished project speak for itself — a custom metal building designed from the beginning to look and function as a church, not simply a metal building converted into one.

The building

Sanctuary looking toward the platform, with a vaulted acoustic ceiling, a wooden cross and projection screens — The sanctuary was designed around a vaulted acoustic ceiling.

Church foyer with a shiplap scripture wall, chandelier and sliding barn doors opening into the sanctuary — Foyer, with barn doors opening into the sanctuary.

Side elevation showing window canopies over five windows and a masonry base along the wall — Window canopies and masonry along the sidewall.

Three-quarter exterior view showing the extended roofline and the steel-truss entry with full soffit — Extended rooflines and a steel-truss entry with full soffit.

Foyer seating area with leather sofa, chandelier and a full-height glass wall — Glass and height carry through the entry spaces.

Foyer looking out through the glass wall to the covered entry and the older church buildings beyond — Glass wall onto the covered entry.

Sanctuary from the rear, looking back toward the foyer windows and serving counter — Seating runs the full width of the sanctuary.

Sanctuary from beside the platform, showing the window wall and the rows of seating — Daylight from windows down both sidewalls.

Exterior from the walkway, showing the entry canopy and the window canopies along the side — Covered entry areas add dimension to the building.

Entry elevation with the steel-truss gable, stone columns and glass entry doors — Steel-truss entry, stone columns and extensive glass.

Sanctuary viewed from the pulpit, looking out over the seating toward the rear wall — From the pulpit.

Overhead view of the church roof showing the standing-seam panels, the extensions and the entry plaza — The VS-216 standing-seam roof from above.

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