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St. Julia's Catholic Church

Originally designed to be a load-bearing masonry facility, this building had walls with a shape and height that presented budget and constructability issues. By switching to load-bearing insulated panels, the designers had the freedom they needed to construct this facility.

Presenting many bracing and erection challenges, some panel engineers and product representatives thought the project could not be done. For example, one wall of the bell tower was designed to be sloped, and traditional masonry would not allow this without expensive structural steel backup.

Space was very limited on the site, so all the panels were constructed either on the floor slab or small casting beds. This solution still did not allow for enough space, so panels were stack cast and built in the proper erection sequence.

To create a visual appeal for the facility, heavy architectural reveals were used for shadow, and textured paint was used to resemble a plaster finish.

Engineered wood beams and a tongue-and-groove wood ceiling in the sanctuary create a striking interior.

Stained glass windows add a unique element to the facility.

The bell tower is comprised of panels with one laid on the other to create the appearance that the tower is leaning.

The use of insulated concrete panels allowed the owner to have the look they desired while receiving cost and energy savings.

 
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Project Location

Siler City, NC
United States

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ACHIEVEMENT

2006

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Project Team (TCA Members)

General Contractor:
 
Concrete Contractor:
 
Architect:
 
Engineer:
Leviat
Suppliers:
Leviat
Photographer(s):

Project Specifics

Project Category:
Worship
Building Types:
Finishes:
Features:
Insulation:
Environmental:
Number of Floors:
0
Total Floor Area:
11,000 sq ft (1,022 sq m)
Tallest Panel:
50 ft 8 in (15.44 m)
Largest Panel:
934 sq ft (86.8 sq m)
Heaviest Panel:
105,270 lbs (47,750 kg)