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.
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.
- 193,000 s.f. church
- 25 acre campus site
- Accommodates more than 4,000 attendees with room for growth
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.
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.
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.
Built in 1925, the historic First United Methodist Church of Lincoln, IL, was renovated to restore their aging facilities and add a new accessible entryway and lobby. The new main lobby welcomes visitors with an open and inviting atmosphere that uses the exterior walls of the previous courtyard to blend the historic with the modern design.