Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Chapel
Carrollton, Texas
6,324 SF
Completed 2018
Services Provided
Masterplanning
Site Planning
Architectural Design
Interior Architectural Design
Designed while employed at Omniplan
Bent Tree Fellowship is a vibrant church amid a suburban sea of concrete-laden developments and parking lots. The church sought to provide a sacred space to its body for respite and reflection that would evoke beauty and awe in members.
The church needed a space that fostered community for their rapidly growing Spanish-speaking congregation. Many of those in this congregation were more accustomed to traditional spaces, making the mega-church experience intimidating.
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The church also needed a new welcoming place where the sacred space was purposeful, the traditional elements were embraced, and Spanish was spoken and celebrated.
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The design of the building accomplishes this goal through the use of a warm and rich material palette, natural lighting and a connection to the outdoors.
A curved stone wall shields the chapel from the large adjacent parking lot while shaping the landscaped lawn welcoming people in.
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Internal to the campus, a landscaped courtyard creates quiet spaces for contemplation. A series of expansive glass doors invite members in to this sacred space where respite is found.