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.
New Life Covenant Church was designed to provide much needed space for the quickly growing congregation in the urban setting of the Humboldt Park community of Chicago. With Reverend Wilfredo De Jesus’ (Pastor Choco) vision that “nobody is beyond the grace of God,” the church began to look for a place to house its growing congregation.
Central Christian Church needed additional space for an expanding daycare/day school program, additional office space, a new main entry, a parlor, additional fellowship area and handicapped accessibility of all areas. The new main entry is situated on the expanded parking area side of the site to more conveniently accommodate today’s congregation.
St. Paul’s Church moved into an old clothing distribution center and remodeled a portion of the building to include their sanctuary and Christian education spaces. Blessed with member growth and looking to reach more of the community, St. Paul’s wanted designs for the facade that would better represent them as a church from the exterior. The design solution created a main entrance, warmed up the facade and brought the scale down to feel more welcoming.