First United Methodist Church / Dallas, Texas

This new master plan for First United Methodist Church in Downtown Dallas recaptures a “heart” for the facilities. Originally constructed in 1926, the historic church at Ross and Harwood has been added to and renovated numerous times in the church’s history. The creation of a major gathering space in an original courtyard links together different floor levels and simplifies flow and communications throughout the church. The almost 50,000 SF project included 13,000 SF of new construction… Read more

New River Fellowship / Hudson Oaks, Texas

New River Fellowship has been identified as one of Americas fastest growing churches and is in the process of expanding their current facilities to accommodate their explosive growth. Situated on 16 acres, the church is highly visible from Interstate-20 in Hudson Oaks just west of Fort Worth, Texas. Plans for the phased expansion include a 1,000 seat multi-purpose worship center as well as a new community connection space with expansive views to the heavily wooded property. An outdoor covered… Read more

First United Methodist Church — Crossroads Center Renovation / Dallas, Texas

During a beautiful spring Holy Week in March, 1964, a new centerpiece for Methodism in Dallas was dedicated. Featuring a two-story glass entry on Harwood Street called “Portals of Inspiration”, the annex added 22,000 square feet to the church campus, providing the congregation with desperately needed classroom space, choir room, theatre-in-the-round, and art gallery. At the heart of the new construction was a large multipurpose room called “Crossroads Center” and this space continues… Read more

Visalia First Assembly of God / Visalia, California

Faced with explosive growth as one of the fastest growing churches in the country, Visalia First Assembly of God in Visalia, California is planning to expand their Akers campus with a new 3,000 seat Worship Center and Community Commons. The proposed design also creates provisions for site related amenities including shaded gathering areas, outdoor recreation, play space and additional parking to accommodate facility expansion. As one of the largest assembly spaces in the region, this venue will… Read more

Chase Oaks Church / Plano, Texas

As part of an overall expansion program Chase Oaks Church is planning to add 800 seats to an existing 1200 seat Multipurpose Worship Center. The new space will feature fixed terraced seating that will greatly improve sightlines to the platform and create a more intimate community centered worship experience. The area directly beneath the sloped terraced seating elements is efficiently utilized as a ‘wrap around’ Community Commons that is bathed in natural light by surrounding windows. The… Read more

Rock Church – Family Life Center / Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Rock Church is in the process of expanding and renovating facilities on their campus in Lower Sackville near Halifax, Nova Scotia. New campus building components will include a 20,000 sf Multi-Purpose Family Life Center and related support spaces. In addition to providing space for athletic and recreational activities, this facility will provide a venue for civic, cultural and religious gatherings. Site improvements will include additional parking areas, a vehicular drop-off and a new… Read more

Life Austin / Austin, Texas

Life Austin (formerly Promiseland West) is developing a new 68 acre campus for their church on Highway 71 in southwest Austin, Texas.  A master plan has been developed for the property that includes recommendations for the placement and configuration of various educational and worship facilities. As part of the Phase I construction of the plan, the church is interested in building a new 1000 seat covered, outdoor amphitheater that will accommodate a variety of performance and worship events. … Read more

First Baptist Grapevine / Grapevine, Texas

With a history dating back to the mid-1800’s, this congregation initially sought Good Fulton & Farrell’s assistance with planning their move from a land-locked downtown location to a nearby spacious site fronting on a major freeway. After developing a detailed program of immediate and anticipated needs and wants, GFF arranged nearly 300,000 SF of space in a phased linear assemblage of one, two and three story buildings alongside a heavily wooded intermittent stream. The 2,000 seat worship… Read more

St. Paul UMC / Dallas, Texas

As a designated City of Dallas historic landmark, the renovation of Saint Paul United Methodist Church is the final jewel in the crown of the Dallas Arts District. GFF first completed a programming and feasibility study for the restoration and rehabilitation of Saint Paul, and then provided exhibits for use in a capital campaign, before providing design and construction documents. The exterior of the building will be stabilized and restored, and an elevator added to improve accessibility to… Read more