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.
The new two-story 43,000 s.f. Davenport Healthplex is designed to reflect the Genesis values and streamline and enhance the patient experience by reducing wait times and providing convenient care. The facility contains over 35 same-handed, right sized exam and procedure rooms and is designed using LEAN design methodology and delivered within an aggressive schedule and construction budget.
As a result of developing a master plan, a fellowship hall was constructed to connect the church’s three buildings into one contiguous facility. The fellowship hall was designed to accommodate a temporary worship setting during subsequent phases when the 1895 sanctuary building was being refurbished.
Expanding the junior high into a 5-8 facility, a 5th grade wing will be added to the junior high to accommodate growing enrollment, adding five highly functioning learning spaces and a new unit office. New lockers will be added to the 6th grade wing, which will also be the new home of the enhanced junior high weight room.