McCarthy Architecture News

McCarthy Architecture is excited to be working with FreeLife Church on a multi-phase church campus plan in Forney.  The first phase consists of a sanctuary for 478, a gathering lobby, secured childrens and youth classrooms, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and a cafe, along with green rooms, restrooms, and storage spaces.  Later phases of the church's master plan provide for an expanded sanctuary for 1,200, an outdoor entry plaza with baptismal fountain, a large indoor gathering area which can also serve as event space, classrooms, offices, and conversion of the first phase sanctuary for expanded childrens and youth use.

At the OurCalling Women's Center, construction is rapidly approaching completion.  Within the women's center itself, all door/window frames, interior finishes, millwork, and lighting have been installed over the past month or so.  In addition, shower rooms and restrooms have been completed with the installation of tile and all plumbing fixtures.  At the adjacent second floor worship center and event space, carpet has been installed and all painting is complete.  McCarthy Architecture looks forward to seeing these spaces put to use in providing much needed services for the homeless population throughout the City of Dallas.

At the OurCalling Women's Center, construction is quickly progressing along on finish-out for the space.  Since our last update, framing along with mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins have been completed.  In addition, the installation of window frames, millwork and new lighting has taken place.  Over the coming weeks, construction will shift towards interior finishes and the installation of electrical devices and plumbing fixtures.

At the Estates at Shaddock Park residential development in Frisco, construction is progressing along on a phase two fitness center expansion adjacent to an amenity center which McCarthy Architecture designed two years ago.  From the main fitness space, extensive windows have been provided on three sides to maximize views of an adjacent pool and greenspace.  Architectural forms and materials have also been coordinated to match those used at the amenity center facility.

At OurCalling, construction is contnuing to progress along on the church's new women's center.  Over the past couple of weeks, framing for new walls has been completed and drywall is being installed.  In addition, ductwork, electrical and plumbing components are all being put into place.

OurCalling is a church and homeless outreach ministry in Dallas which we have worked with on a number of projects in recent years.  At their existing facility which was designed in 2015, finish-out is underway for a new women's center in a second floor area originally designated for future expansion.  This new center will provide a dedicated, secure women's space and will house classrooms, counseling rooms, a laundry area, shower rooms, a catering area and a large multipurpose room.

At Southern Methodist University, construction is underway at an existing building near campus for the new home of the university's art program.  The renovation work is centered around several art studios, with a wash area, restrooms and storage spaces complimenting the program areas.

This past Saturday, Deanan Gourmet Popcorn celebrated the grand opening of their expanded production facility in Wylie.  Grand opening festivities included food and refreshments, a DJ, and a tour of the popcorn making process, along with other happenings.  With this expansion, Deanan Popcorn will be able to expand their distribution to new retail channels and introduce new customers to their products.  Be sure to keep an eye out for their popcorn as you shop over the coming months; you're in for a treat!

At Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie, construction is quickly progressing along on the church's renovation project.  Throughout the nave, the installation of tile, new pews and acoustical panels have all been completed, giving the space its final appearance.  At the sanctuary platform, the majority of tile work has been completed, and a cast stone infill is being installed at the back of the platform as a background for the crucifix.  In addition, a new exterior canopy has been installed, which will be painted over the next couple of days.

Construction progress is rapidly moving along at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie.  Tile work has been completed in the chapel and is currently in progress across the nave.  Framing for the new platform is also being constructed.  Once tile work is completed in the next couple of weeks, new pews will be installed, giving the space its final appearance.

Recently, AYA Medical Spa celebrated the grand opening of their new Snider Plaza location.  AYA Medical Spa offers a wide range of skincare products and cosmetic skincare treatments.  The new store location includes a welcoming reception/retail space, treatment rooms. and support spaces.

Earlier this week, the office made a trip to Deanan Gourmet Popcorn in Wylie for a site visit and punch list as the project quickly approaches completion.  These visits are extremely useful both for monitoring the construction process and serving as a learning experience for the team.  Over the next few weeks, these spaces will begin to look much different as the manufacturing floor is filled with food preparation and packaging equipment.

At Deanan Gourmet Popcorn in Wylie, expansion progress has moved along substantially since our last update.  At the exterior, all finish materials have been installed and openings have been prepared for the installation of storefront windows which will take place over the coming weeks.  In the interior, work is focused in office areas, with the installation of plumbing fixtures, lighting and ceiling grid all taking place.

Since our last update, construction has progressed along substantially at Deanan Gourmet Popcorn in Wylie.  At the expansion's exterior, stone, stucco and Hardie siding are all being installed, giving the exterior its final appearance.  In the interior, framing along with mechanical and electrical rough-ins have been completed, and now drywall and other wall finishes are being installed throughout the facility.

McCarthy Architecture is currently working with Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie on a range of renovations across their church's campus.  The work scope of the current project centers around an expanded sanctuary platform to bring the movement of the liturgy closer to the congregation, along with new tile floors, new pews, improved lighting, a new cast stone background for the crucifix, and a new entry canopy to provide a sheltered entry point adjacent to the main parking lot.  In addition, plans are being made for an expansion of the church's administration building.  Below are some concept renderings of the church's renovated sanctuary.

McCarthy Architecture is currently working with Northwest Bible Church on a renovation of their campus' gymnasium.  The project's scope consists of a full gym floor replacement with a new premium playing surface to improve safety for players, along with a new reception area to facilitate security and provide a warm welcome for visitors.  The gym floor replacement is already complete, and work throughout the remainder of the project is expected to finish over the coming weeks.

Over the last couple of weeks, construction has continued to take shape at Deanan Gourmet Popcorn's production facility in Wylie.  With exterior sheathing and roof insulation/standing seam panels in place, the magnitude of the space becomes much more dominant.  In addition, mechanical ductwork is currently being hung throughout the facility.

Over the past several years, McCarthy Architecture has worked closely with Cody Johnson Studio on numerous residential amenity centers spread across the DFW area.  Recently, construction was completed on the first phase of a multi-phase amenity center at the Estates at Shaddock Park development in Frisco.  This first phase consisted of a multipurpose gathering space with a serving area and adjacent restrooms to serve the pool area.  A second phase of this amenity center will consist of an adjacent fitness facility along with multiple shaded gathering areas located throughout the community.

Construction is contiuing to progress along at Deanan Gourmet Popcorn's production facility in Wylie.  Over the past several weeks, the building's steel frame has been erected and an elevator shaft has been constructed.  Presently, exterior wall framing is being installed and sheathing will be following closly behind.

McCarthy Architecture is currently working with Life High School Waxahachie on an expansion of their campus into an existing adjacent building.  The existing building previously served as a crossfit gym and was mostly an open shell, giving the school a blank slate for the project.  This new facility will include classrooms, science and computer labs along with a reception area.  Construction is progressing along quickly, with current work is centered around the installation of interior floor finishes, lay-in ceilings, and tile along corridor and restroom walls.  Ultimately, this project will be the first phase of a multi-phase expansion.