Turning an idea into a reality begins with the right conversation

Turning an idea into a reality begins with the right conversation

Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible. The words of St Francis of Assisi ring true, especially when it comes to church building projects.

‘We would all like to achieve the impossible, especially when we believe that we have a vision to achieve great things,’ said Phil Winch of CRE 24 exhibitors CPL Chartered Architects. ‘The secret of those who manage to fulfil their vision is to find a way to turn their ideas into reality.’

When a team has an exciting vision for their church family, and a wide range of amazing activities to support the local community, it is often necessary to commission an innovative building project to make an aspirational vision a reality.

‘The processes required for a successful building project can be complex and daunting,’ said Phil. ‘You will need a careful briefing process, feasibility option evaluation, design development, consultations, gaining necessary statutory and technical approvals, preparation of technical designs and construction information – all within a defined budget.’

As a Christian firm of chartered architects with more than 30 years’ experience designing church and community projects around the UK, CPL can help to make a vision a reality.

‘Mark Twain once famously commented: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started”’ said Phil. ‘We are currently working with a church in Leamington Spa to help them realise their vision for a church and community project. If you have a vision that requires an innovative building project to make it a reality, come and talk to us at CRE 24.’

• CPL Architects are on stand F15 at CRE 24

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