The 5,000-Seat Church — A Sanctuary of Faith & Community
Our church will be a beacon for the Christian community in Sargodha, Pakistan: a welcoming, modern, and accessible space designed for worship, fellowship, and growth. With room for 5,000 worshippers across two levels (about 110,000 sq ft), every detail serves comfort, safety, and dignity
Vision of the Church
We dream of building a sanctuary for our Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan. A place where families can pray freely, celebrate their faith, and raise their children with dignity. This church will not just be walls, but a home of hope, love, and light for generations to come.
Spaces & Layout
This project is not just about one big hall — it’s about creating spaces for every part of community life. The main floor will host worship for thousands, while the upper floor will give children, youth, and families dedicated places for learning, prayer, and fellowship.
Comfort & Safety
We want to build a place where families can worship in comfort and safety. With modern cooling systems, fire protection, and safe design, this church will provide peace of mind along with spiritual peace.
Capacity & Design
Our vision is to design every corner with care. Comfortable seats, safe aisles, and a layout that welcomes everyone — young, old, and those with special needs. This will be a church built with inclusivity at its heart.
Worship Technology
We believe in using technology to make worship stronger. The church will have big screens, a clear sound system, and lighting that brings prayers and songs alive. Teaching and youth programs will also have modern equipment to support learning.
Cost Summary
This is a big project, but together it is possible. Every gift, small or large, brings us closer to making this dream real. The total cost is about $4.5 million, and we are trusting God and His people to provide.
Bill of Quantities (BoQ) — 5,000-Seat Church
Sargodha, Pakistan (All prices in USD)
Project Snapshot
- Capacity: 5,000 seats (padded, carpeted cement step seating)
- Building Area: ~110,000 sq ft total — Level 1 (auditorium/support) + Level 2 (classrooms, offices, kids & youth)
- Seat Geometry: 18″ rise × 24″ tread (aisles use smaller code-compliant risers with handrails & step lights)
- Selections: Air-cooled chillers + AHUs • LED wall • Partial HVAC backup on generator
- Wheelchair Seating: 45 positions + 45 companion seats (Front 14 • Mid 18 • Rear 13)
Selected Systems & Scope
HVAC (Air-cooled Chillers + AHUs)
- 4 × 120-ton modular air-cooled chillers (N+1; ~360 tons peak on three, one standby)
- AHUs: 2 × ~60,000 CFM (auditorium) + 3 × ~15,000 CFM (L1 support) + 2 × ~12,000 CFM (Level 2)
- Primary/secondary chilled-water loop with VFD pumps; low-noise distribution; basic BMS
Fire & Life Safety
- Wet-pipe sprinklers throughout (assembly densities); addressable fire alarm + voice evac
- Emergency lighting & exit signs; photo luminescent aisle/step markings
- Fire pump & onsite tank (as required by pressure/flow)
Accessibility
- 45 wheelchair positions + 45 companion seats; dispersed front/mid/rear
- 2 passenger elevators (on generator) + stage/platform lift; 1:12 ramps with 60″ landings
- Platforms: 22 pods of 2 + 1 single (typical platform ≥ 8′ × 4′ clear)
Plumbing & Restrooms
- Western-style seated toilets only (no squat pans). Floor-mounted/wall-hung WCs with seats; accessible-height WCs (17–19″)
- Accessible: ≥1 wheelchair-accessible stall in each men’s & women’s room + ≥1 ambulatory-accessible stall in each; 1 family/accessible single-user toilet per floor
- Men’s: WCs + urinals with privacy screens; Women’s: WCs; sensor flush valves; solid-core partitions; baby changing in family rooms
- Finishes/MEP: Ceramic tile floors & wainscot; exhaust & make-up air; sensor faucets; mixing valves; floor drains; hose bibs
A/V (LED Wall Option)
- LED wall: ~10 m × 5 m (P3.9), processors, rigging; Dante/AV-over-IP backbone
- Audio: L/R arrays (~12+12) + 8–12 subs, fills; 64-ch digital console; stage boxes; DSP
- Lighting: 24–32 LED washes + 8–12 profiles; DMX control; dimmable house lights
- Education/Office A/V (Level 2): 6 teaching display/projection kits + youth hall PA; paging
Electrical & Partial HVAC Backup
- Generator ~600 kW, sound-attenuated; 1600 A ATS; clean power panels for audio
- Backed loads: 1 chiller module (~120 tons), 1 auditorium AHU (reduced CFM), CHW pumps, OA/relief fans, both passenger elevators, FOH A/V racks, LED wall, egress/house lighting (select), fire alarm
- UPS for control/FOH; surge protection
Seating Finishes & Safety Details
- Commercial loop/rib carpet + 8–12 mm underlay on treads; direct-glue in aisles
- Contrasting aluminium/rubber stair nosings at every row; continuous aisle handrails
- Low-profile step lights along aisles
Second Floor Program
- Adult Sunday School: ~10 classrooms @ ~600 sq ft each (~6,000 sq ft)
- Kids’ Church: ~5,000 sq ft large room + ~2,000 sq ft breakout
- Youth Group Hall: ~4,000 sq ft + storage
- Offices/Meeting: ~2,500 sq ft (offices, conference, reception)
- Circulation/MEP/Toilets: ~4,500 sq ft
- Level 2 Total: ~20,000 sq ft (overall building ~110,000 sq ft)
Bill of Quantities (Condensed)
| Major Item | Qty/Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Cooled Chillers | 4 × 120 tons | VFD condenser fans; BACnet gateway |
| Air Handling Units | 2 × 60k + 3 × 15k + 2 × 12k CFM | MERV-13 filtration; low-noise |
| CHW Pumps (VFD) | 2 duty + 1 standby / loop | Primary/secondary; DP sensors |
| Ductwork & Diffusers | Allowance | Low-velocity supply; lined returns |
| BMS Points | ~300–400 I/O | Scheduling, alarms, CO₂ DCV (non-assembly) |
| Sprinkler System | Full coverage (~110k sq ft) | Valves, risers, test/drain, heads |
| Fire Alarm/Voice | ~320 devices | Panels, amps, speakers/strobes, pulls |
| Elevators + Platform Lift | 2 + 1 | Passenger elevators on generator |
| Restrooms (Men/Women/Family) | L1 + L2 groups | Accessible & ambulatory stalls included; fixtures/partitions/exhaust |
| Wheelchair Platforms | 22 pods of 2 + 1 single | Total 45 positions + 45 companions |
| LED Wall | ~10 m × 5 m | Processors, rigging, 5% spares |
| Audio System | Arrays + subs + console | 64-ch console, stageboxes, DSP |
| Stage/House Lighting | 32–44 fixtures | LED washes/profiles; DMX control |
| Education/Office A/V | 6 kits + youth PA | Displays/projectors; paging |
| Generator & ATS | ~600 kW; 1600 A ATS | Selective transfer to backed loads |
| Clean Power & UPS | As specified | Isolated ground; surge protection; FOH UPS |
| Seating Finishes | ~35–40k sq ft | Carpet + underlay on treads; nosings; step lights; rails |
Cost of Summary
| Work Package | Allowance (USD) |
|---|---|
| Structure/Envelope/Interiors (incl. Level 2 & seating finishes) | $1,700,000 |
| HVAC (air-cooled chillers + AHUs + BMS) | $700,000 |
| Fire & Life Safety (sprinklers + alarm/voice) | $320,000 |
| Accessibility (2 elevators, lift, ramps, seating positions) | $200,000 |
| A/V (LED wall + audio + lighting + infra) | $370,000 |
| Electrical & Backup (generator, ATS, clean power, UPS) | $260,000 |
| IT/Security/Low Voltage (incl. paging) | $80,000 |
| Plumbing – Men’s/Women’s/Family Restrooms (fixtures, piping, finishes) | $180,000 |
| Direct Subtotal | $3,810,000 |
| Design/Permitting/Surveys (~8% of direct) | $305,000 |
| Contingency (~10% of direct) | $381,000 |
| Projected Total (All-In) | $4,496,000 |