ROCK CITY CHURCH
Columbus, Ohio
CHALLENGE
To create a community gathering space that delivers immersive, theatrical worship experiences while providing flexible areas for youth education and administrative functions in a building that reflects the church's contemporary approach.
SOLUTION
Our design centers around a dynamic multipurpose assembly space capable of hosting theatrical services for up to 2,500 people. The performance area incorporates sophisticated audiovisual infrastructure, specialized lighting systems, and acoustic treatments that support Rock City's distinctive worship style that blends music, visuals, and spoken word into cohesive spiritual experiences.
Beyond the main worship space, the design incorporates flexible learning environments for youth programs and efficient administrative areas that support the church's operational needs. These spaces are arranged to create natural synergies between different activities while maintaining appropriate separation for simultaneous functions.
Throughout the design process, our team utilized 3D modeling and Virtual Reality presentations to help church leadership visualize the space and share their vision with the congregation. These tools played a crucial role in building community support for the entirely donation-funded project, transforming technical architectural concepts into accessible experiences that community members could emotionally connect with and invest in.
IMPACT
This facility dramatically expands Rock City Church's capacity to serve its growing congregation while creating a signature destination for community gathering and spiritual exploration. The advanced theatrical capabilities enable immersive worship experiences that resonate with contemporary audiences, supporting the church's mission to make spiritual practice relevant and accessible.
As a project funded entirely through community donations, the building itself represents the collective commitment of a diverse congregation. The collaborative design process has fostered a sense of ownership and investment that extends beyond financial contribution to create genuine community pride in this new spiritual home.
