Third Church of Christ, Scientist

262 South Highland Street , Memphis, TN 38111 United States

Building Area (sf): 4,600 sf

Completion: August 2022

Architect of Record:

HBG Design

Danny Valle, AIA, Project Manager / Principal-in-Charge
Mark Weaver, FAIA, Lead Architectural Designer
Ryan Callahan, AIA, Architectural Designer
Jonathan Larson, AIA, Project Architect
Nathan Blair, AIA, Project Architect

• Owner/Client:
• General Contractor: Grinder Tabor Grinder
• Electrical: Chad Stewart & Associates, Inc., Structural Engineer
  Chad Stewart & Associates, Inc., MEP Engineer
  Joel Parker, Kersey / Wike Associates, Landscape Designer
• Engineering:
  
• Other:
  
• Photography:
  1- Photography by Dero Sanford / ThinkDero
  
  2- Photography by Dero Sanford / ThinkDero
  

Third Church of Christ, Scientist relocated to a new 4,600 square foot church building to accommodate a new sanctuary, reading room/library, Sunday school, and public garden. The church’s open-door policy applies to all and is evident in the church’s deep desire to create a design that grandly welcomes the public and strengthens the church’s visual position as a community asset.

Soaring eaves and trusses, wood ceilings, large expanses of glass windows and crisp white walls impart inviting, light-filled spaces. The primary volumes, connected by the lower supporting space, hug an exterior courtyard that grounds the grand entry sequence while serving as overflow space for larger gatherings and Sunday school classes.