RCCG House of Praise:
Calgary, AB
400 Seats
25,000 square feet
$6.7 million
Completed in 2020
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) House of Praise is a vibrant group of Nigerian Christians in Calgary who enjoy very active worship and fellowship. This north Calgary group of believers required a new building to accommodate their church functions and daycare needs.
The challenge for the architect began with a uniquely shaped site with limited access in and out. A second challenge was the City of Calgary’s requirement for the north side of the building to enhance the “gateway” aesthetic for Stoney Trail north.
This congregation began with a desire to build a church in a modern (not traditional) style. Stone, glass, metal and stucco were combined to develop an eye-catching form with bold roof lines of intersecting wedges. The large upper foyer window creates the shape of the cross to emphasize this Christian group.
The interior is comprised of four functional elements all connected from the central foyer: Worship, Fellowship Hall, Education and Administration. The Education zone also provides space for a week-day Daycare program.
In collaboration with the congregation’s representatives, the
interior design was to be dramatic and industrial while maintaining the warmth of the community. The worship space provides for the dynamic music and dance typical of this group. Acoustics and Audio-Visual components were carefully accommodated.