Renderings—Outreach Journey

At the interior of the intimate entrance, the apex of the processional corridor can be taken in. You can look down towards the other entrance where some have come from, but you can also look up and ahead to where you are headed. The sense of floor elevation, scale, material, and lighting change is unlike anywhere else in the building.

// Outreach Lobby Entrance

Here is a simple view into the outreach lobby from the final ascent of the processional space. The stark contrast from the profane concrete and the light material palette of the outreach space certainly provokes curiosity, but above all—welcoming.

A view of one of the outreach shelter rooms shows the modest size, yet meticulous care to detail and aspiration for creating a modern/luxurious experience for those staying overnight. The profane concrete continues through the west facade revealing itself to the tenants, along with the skylight opening to the ceiling above giving a glimpse into both the profane and the sacred. The exterior balcony is a warm invitation to nature and community, but the shelter room simultaneously provides safety and peace.

// Outreach Circulation

Here you are standing in the middle of the upward outreach ramp towards the sanctuary. You are given a glimpse into the sanctuary as well as above to the ceiling and structure. There are several skylight moments throughout the outreach spaces that bring light in and remind the users of the call to the sacred. To the left is the large meeting room space which serves as the hub for the outreach spaces and the church as a whole. To the right are ash wood slats that protect and detail the stairway opening that leads to the lower level.