Congregational Church of Hollis – Hollis, NH

The church has been at the center of the town life in Hollis for over 275 years. The oldest part of the building is over 100 years old. The congregation wanted to solve fire and safety concerns on the lower level, improve circulation and wayfinding and renovate interior spaces to provide a more welcoming environment. Dennis Mires, The Architects proposed to excavate a patio on the East lawn to offer basement egress on grade and add a stair tower providing egress from the sanctuary and direct access to the lower-level fellowship hall. The front lobby and connecting stair were completely redesigned to promote self-orientation. In partnership with Milestone, The Architects also guided the church committee through budget decisions offering and pricing multiple options.