Burke Lutheran Church

Three-phase historic church construction project included relocating a 121 year old, 185 ton sanctuary

Supreme Structures completed a three-phase project for Burke Lutheran Church, helping the historic congregation improve accessibility, expand gathering space, and preserve its 121-year-old sanctuary. The work included a new fellowship building, relocation of the original 1899 church, and carefully integrated renovations that honor the past while supporting future growth.

Watch the relocation:

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

New 5,830 sq ft fellowship hall with gathering space, warming kitchen, nursery, offices, bathrooms and storage
Demolition of addition and in-by-inch relocation of original 185-ton sanctuary around cemetery that limited expansion from existing location
658 sq ft addition connecting the original building and new fellowship hall
Accessibility improvements including zero-step entrances, new parking, interior ramp to altar, and reconfigured pew layout with center aisle
Preservation work including removal, protection and reinstallation of historic stained glass
Structural and interior renovations to enlarge sanctuary and blend old and new construction
Project completed across three major phases, timed around pandemic-related constraints

Madison, WI

Design-Build, New Construction, Remodel

Cashman Associates

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin 2021 Projects of Distinction Award

Religious

5,830 sq ft

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Burke Lutheran Church - Final result of three-phase historic church constructive and renovation — Final result of three-phase historic church constructive and renovation

Burke Lutheran Church - Side view — Side view

Burke Lutheran Church - New zero-step entrance — New zero-step entrance

Burke Lutheran Church - Kitchen with ample workspace and pantry for storage — Kitchen with ample workspace and pantry for storage

Burke Lutheran Church - Fellowship hall — Fellowship hall

Burke Lutheran Church - Fireside room — Fireside room

Burke Lutheran Church - Nursery with bathroom — Nursery with bathroom

Burke Lutheran Church - A view of the church taken from its previous location — A view of the church taken from its previous location

Burke Lutheran Church - The site where the church was originally located — The site where the church was originally located

Burke Lutheran Church - Church before — Church before

Burke Lutheran Church - Church classrooms and offices before — Church classrooms and offices before

Burke Lutheran Church - Sanctuary before — Sanctuary before

Burke Lutheran Church - Setting trusses — Setting trusses

Burke Lutheran Church - Roofing — Roofing

Burke Lutheran Church - Windows and shingles installed — Windows and shingles installed

Burke Lutheran Church - New structure — New structure

Burke Lutheran Church - The narthex — The narthex

Burke Lutheran Church - Sanctuary with new center aisle — Sanctuary with new center aisle

Burke Lutheran Church - The sanctuary includes the original pews — The sanctuary includes the original pews

Burke Lutheran Church - The new pew layout improves accessibility — The new pew layout improves accessibility

Burke Lutheran Church - New sacristy — New sacristy

Burke Lutheran Church - The organ was dismantled, cleaned and moved to its new space — The organ was dismantled, cleaned and moved to its new space

TESTIMONIAL

"Thank you so much for making our dream become a reality. In the fall of 2019, Supreme Structures began construction under the leadership of Mike Trapino, who oversaw the project vision, and Mike Chatfield, who oversaw the day-to-day operations. The two Mikes, as they were often referred as, did a fantastic job of communicating with our leadership and helping us understand how all the various pieces were interacting. Thankfully Mike and Mike kept us moving forward during the COVID restrictions doing what they could, when they could. What always impressed me was that when we did have problems, both Mikes were always there to stick up for us and look out for our best interests. At every step of the way, Supreme Structures was there to help us navigate through the process and figure out solutions that kept us as close to the budget as possible. I would definitely recommend Supreme Structures for future building projects."

ROBERT NEUBERT

Pastor

Burke Lutheran Church