Paseo del Rey is a mid-size church located in Chula Vista. Whitmore Architects has provided a variety of services for the church over the years: design of a classroom / office building, master planning of the property for future expansion and interior renovations.

In 2012, the firm was asked to give the interior of the Worship Center a new, more contemporary feel. The project included renovation of two restroom cores, bringing them up to current code and replacing all fixtures and finishes. The main Worship Center needed acoustic enhancements. Whitmore Architects worked with an acoustical consultant to design solutions to improve the quality of the sound in the space. Acoustic panels were integrated with MDF panels to provide the much-needed sound improvements and create a fresh look. The A/V booth was also relocated and enlarged to accommodate a new sound board and multiple operators.

The design team replaced the existing seating with a comfortable and stylish interlocking seating system. Carpeting was replaced with a cork-appearance resilient flooring which is much easier to maintain than carpet. An adjacent lobby was remodeled a year later to provide a gathering spot with a fireplace and comfortable seating. It has been dubbed “The Family Room” by the congregation. The construction budget for this project was $250K.