Introduction

With a long-standing partnership with the Greater Sydney Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Stanton Dahl Architects was engaged to develop a masterplan that would support the church’s vision for spiritual growth, connection, and outreach.

From the outset, the project embraced a collective ambition approach, ensuring that the new facilities would not only strengthen the connection within the church community but also foster relationships with the adjacent school and the broader Kellyville neighbourhood. This vision was realised through careful planning and collaboration, resulting in a multi-functional church facility that accommodates diverse forms of worship and community engagement.

Key Features

Overview
  • Client: Kellyville Seventh Day Adventist Church
  • Budget: $6.5 million
  • Project: Masterplan
  • Date: 2019
  • Location: Kellyville NSW
  • Indigenous Country: Dharug
Description

Designed as a single, unified structure, the church seamlessly integrates traditional liturgical services with contemporary worship experiences enhanced by multimedia capabilities. The architecture is intentionally crafted to enhance the spiritual experience, reinforcing the church’s rituals, religious identity, and sense of belonging. The worship spaces are adaptable, supporting a range of gatherings from intimate prayer sessions to large-scale congregational services.

Beyond worship, the facility provides purpose-built spaces for children, teens, and youth programs, ensuring that every generation has a place to learn, grow, and connect. Dedicated kinder and crèche facilities offer a safe and nurturing environment for young families, while additional community spaces encourage interaction and fellowship beyond Sunday services.

Traditional liturgical services with contemporary worship experiences

The completion of Kellyville Adventist Church marks an important milestone in its mission to serve as a spiritual and communal hub. By creating a space that is inclusive, flexible, and deeply connected to its surroundings, Stanton Dahl Architects has helped shape a church that will support worship, learning, and community for generations to come.

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