Willow Crystal Lake started with a vision for a space that could reach out to the community and serve as many people as possible. BLDD Architects helped them create a master plan that was a direct reflection of the core convictions and mission of the church. The open and inviting design is an intentional feature that connects the building to the site and the entire community. The goal of Phase 1 was to create a new worship center and then use as much of the existing structure for all of the other ministry spaces.
- 193,000 s.f. church
- 25 acre campus site
- Accommodates more than 4,000 attendees with room for growth
The goal of Phase 1 was to create a new worship center and then use as much of the existing structure for all of the other ministry spaces.
The church was able to utilize more than 150 volunteers putting in more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work.
In order to get all the desired work into the project, we helped the church identify opportunities for volunteer work. The church was able to utilize more than 150 volunteers putting in more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work.
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.
St. John's Lutheran Church in Bloomington, IL has a large building with multiple floor levels and entrances. BLDD was hired to create a master plan that would accommodate growth in their various kids ministries and worship services. After much collaboration, a two-phase plan was created to renovate the existing 10,000 sq. ft and create a 10,000 sq. ft addition.
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.