Modern church design from CDH Partners
Modern church design is changing the way traditional and contemporary church architecture is done. While some churches look straight-forward from an exterior standpoint, the interior can accommodate state-of-the-art design including heating and cooling, digital capabilities, and audio and video components. While some modern church designs are in a more contemporary church architecture style, even very traditional structures benefit from the advances in modern church design by maximizing interior space, and modernizing the building process.
Contemporary church architecture is all about the dramatic play of light and shadow, and creating spaces that speak to the landscapes and skylines they occupy. Instead of adhering to the traditional look of Gothic, Romanesque, or Neo-Classical looks—all very popular during the last century—contemporary church architecture stretches the boundaries of the expected, combining aspects of modern art, industrial design, and concert hall acoustics for an astonishing final product. Many congregations feel that contemporary church architecture helps to turn the focus of the church from the structure itself to the relationships and people that make up the community.
But to get the right feel in contemporary church architecture and maximize the connection between interior and exterior aesthetic, it’s imperative that congregations and communities seek professionals with experience in modern church design in particular.
Contemporary church architecture and programming
One of the aspects of modern church design that CDH Partners concentrates on is programming space. Programming the space, whether in a traditional or contemporary church, is how we determine the exact square footage needed and how it will be allotted--this understanding is key to the early design process.
When CDH Partners designed the Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville, GA, contemporary church architecture, the space was programmed from the beginning and the final product included:
- exposed rafters and ductwork
- concert hall feel
- spacious sanctuary in a progressive style
- tower and rotunda at entrance for an inviting feel
To learn more about CDH Partners and our excellence in modern church design, contact us at 770.423.0016.
