Sanctuary
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Project • By SDG Architecture, LLC • Churches
Continental Baptist Church
Continental Baptist Church has been meeting at a local school for many years, with the desire to find property and build their own church building. When a property was finally purchased off a major road in Marana, Arizona, they contacted our office to see if we could help their small congregation with this process. Even during Covid lockdown, we were able to work with their leadership and design an efficient plan that captured their programatic needs.
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The first round of contractor bidding showed that the plan the church wanted was now out of reach due to supply chain issues and material cost increases. So, the plans were redone, with a future expansion for classrooms for a future phase. With the help of the selected contractor... More
Project • By Studio ST Architects • Synagogues
Skokie Valley Synagogue
The award-winning Skokie Valley Synagogue renovation transformed the sanctuary, built in 1963, from a dark and formal room to an ethereal, bright and ADA accessible space for a contemporary congregation. The renovation included the installation of new windows and HVAC system throughout the building, as well as converting the old, large stage into new, modern bathrooms and a coat room.
Kendall McCaugherty
In order to brighten the sanctuary, a large triangular skylight was installed in the center of the room, lighting the location of the prayer leader. The existing colored vertical windows were replaced with clear glass, and the outdated candelabra chandeliers were removed. New minimal LED linear cove uplights were installed, washing th... More
Project • By Transform Architecture • Hotels
Mia Resort
MIA Resort is located on a coastal road linking Cam Ranh and Nha Trang in Central Vietnam. Man’s control over nature had left the site abandoned when the side of the mountain was excavated to build the road, and extensive rock and debris was thrown down the sloping site. The demand for infrastructure had short-sightedly rendered the land damaged and barren.However, the site presented an amazing development prospect as there was a private beach below the steep 35m drop from the road. Upon our first visit, we saw the site as an opportunity to return the rubble-filled area back to its natural beginnings by planting the seeds for nature to take over. Unlike most projects where architecture dominates the site taming nature, this project attempts... More
Project • By EGM architects • Cemeteries
RUSTHOF CREMATORIUM
Rusthof Cemetery and Crematorium is situated in the densely forested landscape between the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and Gelderse Vallei. Here the bereaved from any cultural or religious background are able to say goodbye to their dearly departed in their own way. The current trend is customization. The design of Rusthof Crematorium has taken this into account.Contrast with existing monumentThe crematorium is part of Rusthof Cemetery. The building designed by EGM has a different feel to it than existing monumental buildings designed by engineer C.B. van der Tak, but is fully integrated with the original design as far as natural surroundings and urban planning is concerned.CustomizationThe design takes the wishes of the customer into account by al... More