Architecture
Our architecture team has created more than 400 Christian ministry facility designs since 1998. We've designed functional, yet beautiful ministry buildings that represent the culture of your organization – while balancing the budget with your financial requirements.
National Design Recognition
BGW received design awards for several key projects recently. We're proud to have completed these facilities at costs far below national averages while still achieving national recognition.
The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew
2008 LCEF Arts & Architecture Award: Liturgical Architecture, Large
2008 WFX Solomon Award: Best Church Architect
2008 WFX Solomon Award: Best Construction Management (BGW Builder: Hammen Contracting)
Northland, A Church Distributed
2008 Ministry Today: 7 Most Innovative Churches
2007 WFX Solomon Award: Church Design
2007 WFX Solomon Award: Special Project
2007 WFX Solomon Award: Digital Church
New Beginnings Christian Center
2008 Ministry Today: 7 Most Innovative Churches
Full Range of Services
If your ministry is just beginning to search for an architectural firm to begin planning for future construction – Building God's Way is a great place to start. Our architects bring YEARS of ministry design experience, and we approach each project with a goal of accomplishing your expansion plan completely. We don't just design a building and call it a day! We actually want your building project to be constructed within your timeline. That means it needs to match your funding capacity and meet the expectations of your stakeholders.
To accomplish your expansion plan, we often need to start with the basics. We offer these services to clients who need a roadmap that gets them off to an effective start. Early planning is critical and can often save hundreds of thousands of dollars in design and engineering fees on plans that can not be completed.
- Facility assessment services
- Site analysis services
- Ministry roadmap – understanding your vision to begin your expansion
- Phasing options for a single facility or your campus master plan
- Budget studies to enable you to move forward effectively
- Renovation/remodel plans
But if you're a ministry that has a strong vision and is ready to move right into full architecture plans – we are also here for you. Our architects have designed more than 400 preliminary designs for Christian ministries in 36 states across the USA. And as the projects move through construction, we continue to see average savings of 20-30% on initial construction costs. Our professional architecture and engineerings teams are here to support you with the following high quality services.
- Master plans
- Preliminary design
read more about this unique process... - Construction documents
- Integrated MEP engineering
- Specialty Design plans
- Permitting submittals
- Construction administration
Architectural Expertise
Our architectural solutions for churches, schools, colleges and non-profits have included all facility types: worship centers, stand alone sanctuaries, multi-use facilities, K-12 education buildings, athletic centers, performing arts centers, student centers and living facilities. We will also support your ministry in renovation and remodel plans. With the current economy – we've seen a dramatic rise in the number of churches converting big box space and re-purposing existing spaces for ministry. Read more...
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