One of Bureau Gemmell’s first completed projects was a bathroom renovation for NMP—a client known and respected for nearly a decade. A road map for capital investment vetted against mission reinforcement has been developed. The congregation’s footprint of influence extends beyond the physical campus. Recent investments continue to establish a positive and peaceful zone along Washington Boulevard. The master planning, massing concepts, partner exploration and program vetting for a Wellness Center on Madison Street done by Bureau Gemmell on behalf of NMP has borne fruit, as the Sankofa Village Wellness Center is now in Schematic Design. The first phase of the Sankofa Community Zone was completed in the summer of 2022—the running track and basketball court are in constant use. Funding and execution of the landscaping including a seniors’ garden and the mural are anticipated.
Drone photography by Worsom Robinson
