Through the development of a master plan with BLDD, Calvary began as a two-phase construction project and moved into their current building after completing the first phase in 2002. Phase One was split into two sections, a north wing and east wing. The north wing contains offices, the preschool and classrooms. The east wing holds the worship center, youth area and kitchen. They are connected in the center by the Atrium.
Phase Two, a 20,000 s.f. addition, was designed to be a multi-purpose space for athletics, worship, fellowship, recreation and play. The upper level is designed with a children’s play area, and a coffee bar and welcome desk. An existing storage room was remodeled into an intimate chapel. The lower level is designed with gathering and classroom space for junior and senior high age groups.
- Children's play area
- Coffee bar
- Welcome desk
- Green Room
- Music Spaces
- Classroom space for junior/senior high age groups
The flexible design is used for athletics, worship, fellowship, recreation and play. The upper-level green room and music spaces were designed to connect directly to the back of the chancel for optimal use during worship service.
A growing church in Bloomington, Illinois wanted to create a "safe place to explore faith." BLDD worked with Vale Church to develop a long-term plan for the future. The first step of the plan involved 29,000 s.f. and includes a modern worship space, classrooms for Christian Education, and a large gathering space. The bright and inviting gathering space helps to create a sense of belonging and acceptance to visitors and attendees. As the church grows within the community, the master plan allows for future expansion up to 100,000 s.f.
Intentionally designed to not look like a traditional religious space, Eastview Christian church sits on a crest of hill among 95 acres of farmland. Beginning as a master plan and adding subsequent additions to address the growing congregation, the space now accommodates worship, teaching and recreation venues.
The multi-purpose venue provides a place for all students, faculty and staff to come together and worship in one place. Amidst a bustling campus it is a sacred place that is inspiring and supports the spiritual life of the campus community. At the same time, it accommodates with excellence a wide range of worship and performance activities and has become an outreach tool for the larger community outside the ONU campus.