Living Word United Methodist Church
          Ellisville, MO 2008


 

Churches

We welcome your consideration of our qualifications for your church’s project. We have a strong background in the design of church facilities, having worked with many different types of congregations and parachurch organizations.

In addition to providing standard architectural services, we help church committees avoid the pitfalls unique to building a church facility. Our goal as fellow church members, is to help you manage the entire building process, making it a positive experience for your congregation.

We define our role as architects as one of serving our clients. It is our job to help your church produce a building that houses your ministries, looks and functions the way you want it to, and can be built within your budget.

[ Churches prototypes ]
       
  St. Johns UCC South County

Saint Louis, MO
2010


STLDA provided the interior design for the renovation of St. Johns UCC, the oldest church in South County. The design team greatly enhanced the architectural elements in the outdated sanctuary, making the room come alive through new carpeting and accent paint in warm colors. The chancel balcony and overflow areas were also expanded and updated to support the vibrant and active congregation needs.
   
   
  Friendly Temple MBC

Saint Louis, MO
2010


An inner city Baptist congregation adds a state-of-the-art sanctuary and support areas to their already extensive complex in 2008. Project architect, St. Louis Design Alliance creates worship space that increases their campus by nearly 35,000 square feet. The entrance to the new facility has a very contemporary design created with 3 stories of windows.
   
       
  Grace Evangelical Free Church

Jefferson, MO
2012


St. Louis Design Alliance Architects utilizes hilly topography to create a contemporary, two story, gabled roof structure with stone and wood veneer. Tall windows in the sanctuary and vestibule complete the modern structure and create a cheerful space with lots of natural sunlight. On the main floor is the sanctuary which seats 400 and the lower level provides classrooms, a spacious multipurpose room, and a kitchen.
   
       
  Community Church

2012

A former car dealership is repurposed into a contemporary church building with sanctuary seating for 800. Project architect St. Louis Design Alliance transforms a plain façade creating a dynamic street presence by accenting with bold colors and modern exterior surface textures. The interior renovation includes two spacious multipurpose rooms, sanctuary, coffee shop, kitchen, and multiple classrooms for a growing congregation.
   
       
  College United Methodist Church

Warrenton, MO
2011


An existing church facility adds a new foyer and a multipurpose room. STLDA designs a contemporary entrance with an open stairway and large windows. Congregates enjoy fellowship at the new coffee bar. The new multi-purpose room and gymnasium provides flexible areas that will accommodate growing ministries well into the future.
   
       
  Living Word United Methodist Church

Ellisville , MO
2008


A Methodist congregation increases their worship capacity from 350 to 700 in a move to a larger church building in Wildwood. Programming for a "Celebrate Space" or multi-purpose room, allows this congregation to use the space for worship or recreation. A performing arts and media center are included as well.
   
       
  Calvary Church West Campus

Wentzville, MO
2007


A third satellite campus is planted by a growing E-free church in an expanding area of Wentzville. This 16,000 square foot church building houses an auditorium, kitchen, office space, and classrooms.
   
       
  St. John United Church of Christ

St. Charles, MO
2009


An existing church facility is renovated to provide flexible areas that will accommodate growing ministries well into the future. STLDA converted classrooms into a spacious youth activity area and updated the auditorium by installing a stage curtain and acoustical panels. The kitchen and bathrooms were renovated and an elevator was added.
   
       
  The Salvation Army Camp Mihaska Chapel

Saint Louis, MO
2009


Camp Mihaska sits at the foothills of the Ozarks along the scenic Meramec River way. Design Alliance’s renovation and expansion of the camp’s 1950 chapel provides additional seating for 250 and a new sound system. The rustic architecture echoes through the adaptive reuse of the steeple and the beautiful stone veneer and heavy timber siding, creating a peaceful place to worship.
   
       
  Chesterfield Presbyterian Church

Chesterfield, MO
2003


This contemporary expansion of an existing facility creates a dramatic street presence and flexible public spaces surrounding a new sanctuary.
   
       
  United Methodist Church of the Shepherd

Saint Peters, MO
2003


A double-height lobby provides a gathering place outside the 475-seat multipurpose worship space. Master planning for the site includes a 1200-seat sanctuary and expanded educational facilities.
   
       
  Calvary Church

Saint Charles County, MO
2002


A new sanctuary with seating for 1,600 is the focal point of this major expansion. Other highlights include an indoor playground with natural lighting from clerestory windows and a chapel seating 300.
   
       
  First Baptist Church of Fenton

Fenton, MO
2002


A move to a new building allowed major expansion of worship space and classrooms, and a new preschool wing. The copper-roofed cupola is a signature presence in the area.
   
       
  Concord Baptist Church

Saint Louis, MO
2001


Phase One of the building program provides a 1,000-seat sanctuary capable of future expansion to accommodate 2,000. The light-filled atrium entrance will provide a dynamic link with Phase Two.
   
       
  First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville

Edwardsville , IL
2010


This growing congregation anticipates the construction of a new building along a new expressway in Edwardsville. The traditional courtyard design will use elements from the previous facility such as the stained glass windows and the original organ. The sanctuary will seat 250-300.
   
   
 
       
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