Prince of Peace Addition and Renovation

Prince of Peace Renovates, Expands

Plano, TX

When Prince of Peace Catholic School and Church in Plano, Texas, set out to renovate and expand their campus, the project was already behind before it began. Crossland Construction was brought in after the original general contractor failed to move the project forward. With permits still pending and inaccurate as-built drawings in hand, our team inherited a complex $22 million renovation and expansion—with an occupied school and parish still in full operation.

From day one, the team faced challenges that required careful coordination and adaptive thinking. The provided building plans were inaccurate, which affected every aspect of the construction process. The centerpiece of the campus—the round church sanctuary – was misaligned and dimensionally incorrect. This threw off roof pitches, elevations, and the pre-fabricated steel that had already been ordered. Once the steel arrived, we discovered further discrepancies, leading to a four-month delay as our team redesigned and modified the steel on-site rather than send it back for complete refabrication.

Budget constraints added another layer of complexity. Early in preconstruction, we were asked to reduce our budget by more than $1 million to match a previously promised project cost. At the same time, North Texas weather didn’t cooperate. Heavy rain frequently disrupted the schedule, particularly during demolition phases, which had to be completed while school was in session. Half of one occupied building was removed during active school hours, requiring strategic phasing to ensure student safety and minimize disruption.

Despite the obstacles, the result is a stunning, spiritually rich space that honors tradition and elevates the worship and learning experience.

The new Day Chapel features a soaring 62-foot cross flanked by two floor-to-ceiling glass curtainwalls, making it a landmark visible from afar. Inside the church’s NAVE, a tongue-and-groove ceiling floats above hand-laid mosaics and handmade Stations of the Cross. A custom crucifix – crafted from 300-year-old wood – suspends above the altar, with a relic of the original Cross inset into the back. The church’s finishes include imported marble from the mountains of Italy, tile from Europe, and custom stained glass, all of which had to be precisely scheduled to accommodate international artisans flown in for installation.

The true complexity of the project wasn’t just in materials or architecture – it was in integration. New additions were tied into aging infrastructure, blending old and new seamlessly without compromising either. And while the construction process was challenging, the team’s commitment to quality, flexibility, and teamwork ensured success at every turn.

Today, the expanded campus stands as a vibrant hub for worship, learning, and community. It’s a reflection of the parish’s vision and a testament to the people who brought it to life—despite every challenge that stood in the way.

Project Facts

Industry Sector: Religious
Cost: $17,500,000
Size: 87,325 SF
Delivery Method: Negotiated
Owner: Prince of Peace Catholic Community/Dev-Con Inc.
Architect: BCDM Architects