
Eastridge Evangelical Missionary Church,
Stouffville, ON
New 47,300
sf two storey, worship and community centre that has
the building exterior designed to fit into the historical
context of the Stouffville streetscape. The long building
facade was segmented and detailed to represent three
distinct building exteriors developed into one multi-use
facility.
Natural light explodes
into the Foyer that provides an open and inviting atmosphere
before entering a contemporary worship facility. 540
chairs arranged in a fan shape on a sloped floor surround
a single level multi-purpose platform space. A large
vaulted black ceiling provides a volumous space that
leaves a theatrical sense to this worship space.
The
remainder of the facility includes a double gymnasium,
a separate 200 person
fellowship hall and banquet space, nursery and childrens'
meeting areas, junior and senior high auditoriums,
and a second floor Cafe' space.
Entire facility including
a 270 car parking lot are designed to maximize a five
acre site.