3D Community Church
- Project type
- Church Building
- Size
- 15,000 SF
Overview
A Modern and Functional Church Design for 3D Community Church
The 3D Community Church in Sanford, NC, is a 15,000 square foot architectural project designed to serve as a dynamic and welcoming space for worship and community engagement. The building features a contemporary design that balances functionality and aesthetics, ensuring a seamless experience for both congregants and visitors.
The auditorium is the heart of the church, designed with a high ceiling, dark acoustic panels, and strategically placed lighting to enhance both the visual and auditory experience. Large digital screens flank the stage, ensuring clear visibility from all angles. The seating arrangement prioritizes comfort and accessibility, creating an inviting atmosphere for gatherings. Additionally, the church includes a dedicated children's area with vibrant colors and engaging play spaces, fostering a nurturing environment for young attendees. The spacious lobby, highlighted by bold design elements and inspiring messages, sets the tone for a welcoming community experience.
The exterior architecture is characterized by clean lines, a black metal roof, and a neutral color palette that complements the surrounding natural landscape. Thoughtfully designed parking and entryways enhance accessibility, ensuring an effortless arrival and departure for guests. The 3D Community Church stands as a testament to modern church architecture, blending tradition with innovation to create a space that fosters faith, connection, and community.
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Project Details
Church Program and Floor Plan in Sanford, NC
The design for 3D Community Church has 11,898 SF on the first floor. A 470 SF narthex leads to a 1,785 SF sanctuary with a 291 SF stage and a green room. The children's area has a 514 SF nursery, a 361 SF preschool classroom and two elementary classrooms of about 400 SF each, with restrooms and storage nearby.
Sanctuary and Lobby Interior Design
In the sanctuary the structural steel is left exposed and painted black, with a sloped gypsum board ceiling cloud under it. The stage is elevated with a luxury vinyl tile finish and white-painted aprons. Ductwork is exposed and internally insulated. The lobby and kids areas use a paint palette of white, dark gray and blue, with sealed concrete, carpet tile and ceramic tile floors.
Exterior Materials and Standing Seam Metal Roof
The exterior combines a standing seam metal roof, EIFS walls in two light gray tones and black concrete masonry. Windows and entry doors are clear anodized aluminum storefront with insulated, low-E tempered glass. The design shows a covered entry canopy beside the parking area and a playground beside the building.
Architecture Services for a Church in Sanford
Ossa Studio prepared design development drawings in late 2023, 50% construction documents in December 2023 and construction documents for pricing in January 2024, with exterior and interior views. We coordinated with Hilliard Engineering, Providence Partners and Engitecture, working with Ecclesia Construction. The building follows the 2018 North Carolina Building Code as an assembly occupancy. Learn more about our architecture services in Sanford.
Project Facts
- Location
- Sanford, NC
- Project type
- New church building (design)
- Size
- 11,898 SF on the first floor
- Key feature
- 1,785 SF sanctuary with exposed black steel and a standing seam metal roof
- Scope
- Design development and construction documents
At a glance
- Architecture
- Ossa Studio
- General contractor
- Ecclesia Construction
- Civil engineering
- Hilliard Engineering
- Structural engineering
- Providence Partners
- MEP and fire protection engineering
- Engitecture
