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First United Methodist Rowlett

FUMC Rowlett is situated along a thriving highway, within a booming community in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. HH Architects partnered with FUMC and the City of Rowlett to develop a Master Plan that would cater and meet the needs of the church. Phase I initiated a separate Youth Building, which allowed for a direct community connection with the neighboring Rowlett High School. This 16,000 sf facility provided a flexible meeting space with an adjacent serving/dining area, along with hospitality spaces for breakout and fellowship. Level 2 allowed for 6 breakout classrooms, and a great view across the property. The building was designed to be nestled in and alongside the existing tree line, and is ready for the next phase connecting back the main worship lobby and future community center.

Completion

2015

Location

Rowlett, Texas

Scope

16,000 sf

Services

Strategic Positioning

Master Planning

Architecture

Interior Design

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Registered Interior Designer

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
University of Oklahoma

Strengths

Competition
Activator
Restorative
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Norman, Oklahoma

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Bachelor of Human Resources
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Bachelor of Architecture
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AIA, LEED Green Associate

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Discipline
Analytical
Harmony
Achiever
Responsibility

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Seoul, Korea

Jim Konowitz

Director of Contract Administration

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Associates Degree in Architecture Technology
Indiana Vocational Technical College

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Responsibility
Focus
Deliberative
Analytical
Maximizer

Gary Kirchoff

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Bachelor of Architecture
Texas Tech University

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
UT Arlington

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AIA, LEED AP BD+C, USGBC

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Developer
Adaptability
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Kilgore, TX

Nan Gammon

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Education

Associate Degree, Interior Design
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Certified Pilates Instructor

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Maximizer
Connectedness
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Bevin Douglas

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Bachelor of General Studies
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Responsibility
Relator
Belief
Consistency
Strategic

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Phoenix, AZ

Hillary Davis

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Education

Bachelor of Environmental Design
Texas A&M

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Includer
Developer
Restorative
Adaptability
Connectedness

Hometown

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Loc Nguyen

Design Professional

Education

Bachelor of Architecture
University of Arkansas – Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Professional Affiliations

LEED AP BD+C

Strengths

Belief
Responsibility
Developer
Futuristic
Connectedness

Hometown

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Sharon Cowart

Registered Interior Designer

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Interior Design
Pratt Institute

Personal Affiliations

National Charity League, PTA

Professional Affiliations

RID

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Positivity
Woo
Maximixer
Communication
Strategic

Hometown

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Ann Colasanto

Administrative Assistant

Education

EMT
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Harmony
Discipline
Consistency
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Lon Braselton

Associate, Registered Architect

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Education

Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University

Personal Affiliations

Texas Registered Architect (TBAE)

Professional Affiliations

RA

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Individualization
Harmony
Deliberative
Context
Learner

Hometown

Lubbock, TX

Mark Ashcraft

Senior Associate, Director of Design Strategy

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Education

Bachelor of Environmental Design
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Belief

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Beaumont, TX

Bruce Woody

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Education

Bachelor of Architecture
University of Arkansas

Professional Affiliations

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dallas Chapter

Texas Society of Architects (TSA)

Board Member for University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design “Dean’s Circle” Advisory Board

Board of Directors & Financial Council for Sunny Glen Children’s Home

Board Member for Dallas Academy | 2004-2008

Committee Member for AIA Design Awards Committee | 1999-2001

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Melanie Hanna

Creative Director, Registered Interior Designer

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Stephen F. Austin State University

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ASID (Past Member)
Networking Executive Women in Hospitality (Past Member)
USGBC (Past Member)
Junior League of Shreveport Bossier
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John Main

Specifications, Registered Architect

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AIA

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Focus
Discipline
Maximizer
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Relator

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Hobart, IN

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Bachelor of Science of Interior Design
Harding University

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RID, LEED AP

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Design Professional

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Design
Texas A&M University

Personal Affiliations

Member of Chase Oaks Church

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Mitch Harding

Principal, Registered Architect

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The University of Oklahoma

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RA, TBAE

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Intellection
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Education

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Texas Tech University

Strengths

Input
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Intellection
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Hometown

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Robert Watters

Design Professional

Education

Bachelor of Architecture
University of Oklahoma

Strengths

Competition
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Restorative
Communication
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Ray Thomas

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Education

Bachelor of Environmental Design
Texas A&M University

Personal Affiliations

Deacon at Grace Bible Southwood

Professional Affiliations

LEED AP, AIA

Strengths

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Harmony
Relator
Developer
Positivity

Hometown

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Shanthi Pardieu

Associate, Design Professional

Education

Bachelor of Architecture
University of New Mexico

Strengths

Empathy
Archiver
Positivity
Maximizer
Developer

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Tyler Thayer

Design Professional

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Masters in Architecture

Undergrad at Portland State University, Class of 2018. M. ARCH at Texas A&M University, Class of 2020

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Member of Watermark Community Church

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Tyler Shafer

Design Professional

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AIA, NCARB, Texas Society of Architects, UTA School of Arch Alumni

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Assoc. AIA

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Ideation
Strategic
Command
Relator
Self-Assurance

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Dallas, TX

Nikki Self

Design Professional

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University of Oklahoma

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Restorative
Woo
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Oklahoma City, OK

Yelena Ptashinskaya

Project Architect

Education

Bachelor of Architecture
Belarus State Technical University

Professional Affiliations

RA, Texas Registered Architect (TBAE)

Strengths

Context
Responsibility
Intellection
Input
Adaptability

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Minsk, Belarus

Jax Powell

Design Professional

Education

Bachelor of Architecture
University of Arkansas – Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Professional Affiliations

Assoc. AIA

Strengths

Learner
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Strategic
Intellection
Analytical

Hometown

St. Louis, MO

Gail Pilling

Senior Associate, Director of Finance

Education

Art/Accounting
State of University of New York DCCCD

Strengths

Achiever
Consistency
Maximizer
Relator
Responsibility

Hometown

Buffalo, NY