Their Lobby was miniscule, their Sanctuary held a fraction of their members, and their Social Hall was undersized… not to mention their needs for staff and education.  Through multiple design charrettes with their congregation and many design iterations, the resultant design creates a gracious Entrance Hall from their old Social Hall, an expanded Social Hall from their old Sanctuary, and a new Sanctuary that seats their entire congregation. 

Sustainability: The new heating and cooling system is all-electric (VRF) and serves not only the new construction area, but also a major portion of the existing, creating a Net Zero Energy addition and one large step closer to a NZE campus.  With north-facing clerestory windows, west windows with shade fins to capture the mountain view, a cross-laminated-timber (CLT) roof, this project clearly aligns with their mission of “unleashing courageous love in northern Colorado.”

Year Completed… 2023

Credits… civil engineer: Baseline // structural engineer: KL&A // mech+elec engineer: Given // fire safety: Veritas // acoustics: DL Adams // energy modeling: Energetics // contractor: Pinkard