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.
- Large worship space
- Christian education classrooms
- Gathering space
- Solomon Awards Winner 2019
How do we create a place of worship for the 21st century, while remaining under budget and within the bounds of a long-range facility plan?
A smaller, more efficient building that feels welcoming to all, allowing the ministry the financial flexibility to grow into future phases of the master plan.
Bright and open spaces are inviting and welcoming.
Hope Church is a 41,882 g.s.f. multi-functional worship facility which includes a 650-seat auditorium that uses drama, multi-media, and contemporary music to deliver a dynamic message. A 10,000 s.f. gym and new classrooms offer spaces for the church's youth and children ministries. Additionally, a centralized office and fellowship spaces provide a place to gather information and meet and greet visitors. This phase 1 project is part of a 110,000 s.f. master plan for the 40-acre site.
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.
At 50 years old, the Eisenhower High School for the Decatur Public School District was physically worn, and functionally ineffective. The school district conducted a community engagement planning process to determine how best to meet the current and future educational aspirations of the community.