PAPER PLANE
ARCHITECTURE
Nondenominational house of worship exterior
Selected Principal Experience · Ecclesiastical

House of Worship

Nondenominational Church
12,000 SF
Suburban U.S.
Completed
12,000 SFNew House of Worship
SanctuaryLarge Assembly Space
CommunityWorship · Gathering · Fellowship
CompletedSelected Principal Experience
The Project

Architecture shaped around clarity, welcome and the shared experience of gathering.

This new nondenominational house of worship brings a large sanctuary, welcoming entrance lobby, administrative space and support functions together within a compact, easy-to-understand plan. The architectural language is direct and civic in character, giving the congregation a building that feels approachable, identifiable and centered on community.

House of worship exterior architectural view
Exterior architectural study · A clear and welcoming civic presence
House of worship exterior view
House of worship architectural detail
House of worship interior or exterior detail
Design Intent
“The building should feel easy to understand, welcoming to enter, and centered on the act of gathering.”
Design Approach

Architecture that supports community.

Inside, the sequence moves naturally from a light-filled lobby into the sanctuary. The design emphasizes legibility, comfortable circulation and direct visual connections so the building remains easy to navigate during worship services, community events and everyday use.

The sanctuary is conceived as the social and spiritual center of the building. A broad central aisle establishes an immediate connection to the platform, while the room's proportions allow the congregation to remain close to the focal point of worship.

Lighting, acoustical ceiling systems and integrated audiovisual components are coordinated within a straightforward interior framework supporting worship, music and large community gatherings.

House of worship interior or architectural view
House of worship exterior view
Project Credit

Principal experience prior to Paper Plane Architecture.

This project is presented as part of the principal architect's prior professional experience. The principal worked on the project under Jon Madison, Engineer of Record.

It demonstrates experience with ecclesiastical planning, large assembly spaces, public circulation, accessibility, building systems coordination and the delivery of completed religious facilities.

Presented as selected principal experience and not as a Paper Plane Architecture commissioned project.

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