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.
BLDD designed a new facility to replace Bethany’s existing church and to provide much needed space for this growing congregation. The 50-acre site was master planned for 1,200 parking spaces with site amenities including a water feature, vehicular circulation, softball field, soccer field, and a picnic shelter.
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.
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.