The thriving Bettendorf Christian Church was in need of a long range plan for facility growth with a focus on improved traffic flow and versatile spaces for gathering, activities and administration.
After several meetings with each ministry user group to establish their current and future needs along with their long term goals, a multi-phased master plan was developed that would satisfy the needs of Bettendorf Christian Church for the next ten to fifteen years.
- 850 Seat Sanctuary/Mulri-Purpose Gym
- Administration Suite
- Adult Education Classroom
- Kitchen
- Cafe
- Lounge
- Gather Spaces
Branded environments help visitors and members easily find their way around the space.
Wooden slats act as a divider but also a reminder of the mission.
Vibrant wall graphics appeal to children and make the space more fun and inviting.
Built in 1882, St. Columba Catholic Church was in need of preservation and restoration. The church was searching to find a solution for major exterior deterioration issues. As a significant landmark in Ottawa, it was important to develop a 100-year solution, not just a 20-year solution.
Needing to combine the church and school ministries to one campus, a master plan was developed for Bethel Lutheran Church in Morton, Illinois. A new 28,285 s.f. church building that houses a sanctuary with balcony, parish hall, administrative office suite, nursery, and children’s education space was built adjacent to the existing Bethel Lutheran School.
West Side Christian Church (WSCC) located in Springfield, IL, is a growing congregation looking to serve God and their community in bigger ways. WSCC worked with the religious design experts at BLDD to complete a master plan that facilitates their growth through the expansion of their Kids Ministry space, the creation of a new entryway, a large worship center, and environmental graphics to increase visibility and branding.