RockCreek Church
Arlington, Washington
Location
Gather + Culture
Project type
Architect
Role
The RockCreek Church Modernization transformed a former church campus into a contemporary worship and community destination designed to support a growing congregation and an increasingly digital ministry. Completed through a collaborative Team Build process with CPM NW, the 35,064-square-foot renovation reimagines the facility as a flexible environment for worship, education, fellowship, and online engagement.
Challenge
Originally constructed for another congregation, the existing facility required significant upgrades to support RockCreek Church’s evolving needs. The challenge was to modernize the campus while maximizing the value of the existing structure, creating spaces capable of accommodating contemporary worship experiences, expanded children's programming, and a robust online broadcast presence. At the same time, the project needed to improve circulation, accessibility, building systems, and community gathering spaces throughout the campus.
Solution
SCR worked closely with CPM NW and a team of specialty consultants to comprehensively reconfigure the facility. The sanctuary was expanded to nearly double its original size and transformed into a technologically advanced worship environment featuring integrated video walls, theatrical lighting, and state-of-the-art sound systems. Dedicated production and broadcast studios were incorporated to support live streaming, recording, and digital ministry initiatives. Beyond the worship spaces, classrooms and childcare facilities were renovated and expanded to serve RockCreek Kids, preschool programs, and community ministries. A new main entrance and lobby create a welcoming arrival experience, while improvements to parking, circulation, and building infrastructure support the campus's continued growth.
Materials + Craft
The design emphasizes warmth, flexibility, and connection through contemporary materials and carefully integrated technology. New finishes, lighting, and architectural elements establish a cohesive identity throughout the campus while supporting the functional demands of a modern ministry. The reimagined courtyard extends activity beyond the building envelope, blending indoor and outdoor experiences through flexible gathering spaces, fire features, and landscape elements including a living green wall. Together with upgraded mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, these interventions create a durable and inviting environment designed to serve worship, education, fellowship, and community engagement for years to come.
