The Solution

Form Function Studio’s approach to the design was to craft out a worship space that could, in volume, expand its reach without expanding its footprint. This was done with the use of a pre-engineered metal building system to provide expansive main level spaces while providing an opportunity to have growth through the integration of a mezzanine or second level. The building’s organization is through three key components: 1. Worship 2. Gather 3. Fuse [Kids’ Ministry] The Gathering component is the central hub of the design concept that Worship and FUSE spring from. As designed, when Jordan Creek is ready to take the next phase to reality, each component to the design concept can grow effectively. 

The architecture embraces the agrarian landscape around as a pure building form that has been carved into crafted spaces of intrigue and moments of connection. Two, generously sized porches; an entry porch and back porch, organize the building’s three components. The use of a masonry plinth of dark brick grounds the concept into the landscape while the lightness of the white standing seam metal façade and roof create an elegant topping element to the space. Within the volume, expansive views have been placed as vitrines, or portals into the landscape or back to areas of travel, creating opportunities to engage with the passerby, sparking interest and intrigue in the gathering happening within. 

For the client, the design provided clarity and confidence in their vision. It offered a tangible framework for growth, a welcoming environment for worship, and a flexible space that reflects the church’s mission. The building is designed to be more than a place of gathering—it’s a foundation for spiritual life, community connection, and generational impact.