Cathedral of Christ the King Rectory and Adoration Chapel

The 2,800 sq. ft. Adoration Chapel and 5,200 sq. ft. Rectory was a nearly $5,000,000 addition to the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington, KY.  The 2013 project seamlessly integrated the new additions with the original 1967 church landscape.  The changes to the church’s campus upheld the original architectural integrity and honored the traditions of Catholicism.

The chapel includes new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems featuring a four-pipe hot and chilled water system with high-efficiency air handlers. The electrical system includes a 120/208-volt power distribution system, voice/data communication system, security monitoring and access control system, and fire protection.

The structure is composed of precast concrete panels on masonry load-bearing walls supplemented with steel framing. The superstructure is founded on helical piers.

The Rectory is a two-story facility with six high-efficiency split-system heat pumps with natural gas auxiliary heat.  The plumbing system consists of new domestic hot and cold water piping, waste and vent piping, roof leaders and downspouts, and domestic water heating.  The electrical system includes a 400 amp, 120/240 volt single-phase power distribution system. The system also includes voice/data communication system and security monitoring and access control systems.