Church

CSI Church Building - Madipakkam

Madipakkam, Chennai

Year: 2020

We partnered with the CSI St Mark's Church Madipakkam congregation to create a contemporary worship space that honors traditional liturgy while delivering modern acoustics, natural light, and thermal comfort for a 600-seat community.

Built-up area

14,500 sq.ft

Delivery timeline

14 months

Peak workforce

85 artisans

Scope of Work

End-to-end design-build delivery including structural, MEP, and interiors
Integration of exposed concrete fins for passive cooling and daylighting
Fabrication of custom altar backdrop, choir loft, and baptismal font
Site development with landscape pockets, parking, and stormwater recharge

Outcomes & Impact

Improved congregation capacity by 40% with flexible seating layouts
Reduced internal temperature by 4°C using stack-ventilation strategy
Delivered a low-maintenance envelope with IPS flooring and terracotta jaalis