Trinity Church was designed for a popular, non-denominational church with a rapidly growing congregation. Desiring a larger and more modern place of worship and education, the church raised funds to construct a new 180,000 s.f. building to house the sanctuary, offices, education center, child-care, and gymnasium. As the original intent was to build only what could be funded with cash, the project was designed to be implemented in three 60,000 sf phases. Structural preparation in the 1,500 seat sanctuary allowed for a future balcony seating 1,000 more worshipers. Exiting was structured for future corridor extensions through new spaces. Toilets were designed to include the quantity required for expansion phases.

The church is flanked by a beautiful wooded area. The exterior design uses a sand colored split-faced block and green roofing to resonate with the natural landscape surrounding it. Floor to roof glazing at the ends and center of the large reception lobby allows daylight to fill the space, and provides a wonderful green, tree-filled view. The lobby and sanctuary carpeting mimics the forest floor with gently embossed fern patterns in green and blue. Sanctuary walls of serene sand-tones focus the worshiper on the smooth limestone cross in a field of rough split-faced block. In the sanctuary cool, fern-lined aisles converge from the semi-circular pew area to a wide raised pulpit.

Working with acoustical and audio-visual consultants, the design team created a wonderful space where architecture and technology support sermons, dramatic presentations, musical performances, baptisms, and congregational singing in worship and fellowship. The first floor lobby area and a cantilevered second-floor balcony walkway surround a major portion of the sanctuary perimeter, keeping foot traffic and distractions outside the sanctuary. This area also serves as a great hall and fellowship area large enough for hundreds. The first phase of the project was so successful that the church was able to proceed directly into the second phase additions.