RELIGIOUS
Since its establishment in 1977, Fleming Architects has poured itself into the rich religious culture of the midsouth, working with over 80 churches across denominations to create and renovate structures that facilitate community, connection, and life-change. Our clients include Christ United Methodist Church, Living Hope Church, and Second Presbyterian Church.
BELLEVUE BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION CENTRAL, WEST LOBBY, WORSHIP CENTER
WHAT
Church Renovation
WHERE
Corova, TN
WHEN
2014
Originally conceived as part of a multi-phase master plan to relax the formal atmosphere of the church’s initial construction, these projects were overseen by three different committees and built over four years. The initial phase provided a high profile space to celebrate the church’s many and varied mission programs, as well as to demonstrate a new, more natural finish palette. The second phase transformed a “move-through” lobby into a comfortable place for gathering, adding plentiful seating, improving wayfinding, and introducing a coffee café. For the third phase, Fleming worked with both Bellevue and Paragon 360 and focused on the 6,000-seat worship center. A major upgrade to the lighting system is the most visible change, along with new finish materials. A newly flattened stage improves flexibility, allowing for significant shifts of equipment and layout between services. A new modular choir riser system supports better acoustics during Sunday performances while also providing a framework for performance set pieces and non- worship events. Small changes add up to major improvements at Bellevue.
"Fleming Architects and Paragon 360 are the best design team I have ever worked with."
- Mark Alexander, Design Director - Bellevue Baptist Church
PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN
WHAT
Chapel
WHERE
Hernando, MS
WHEN
2005
Fleming Architects has a long-standing relationship with the Palmer Home for children, which is a charitable, non-profit corporation that provides a stable, long-term home for Children who lack an adequate family structure. Over the years, Fleming has collaborated with Palmer Home on many projects, one of which was designing of the entire Palmer Home campus in Hernando, consisting of a lodge, cabins and a chapel. The Chapel at the Palmer Home has been described as the most beautiful worship space in Mississippi, and it is located in the center of campus, symbolizing the Love of God being the center of the Palmer Home mission. The 130 seat chapel overlooks a 72 acre lake, giving worshipers the feeling of being surrounded by nature. The chapel also includes a bridal suite and support spaces.
" When Palmer Home for Children decided to do something it had never done in our 112 year history, Fleming Architects were who we trusted to guide us through our expansion in the Hernando area. Scott Fleming and his team were very patient, flexible, and always professional as they guided us in taking our various ideas and turning them into workable solutions for our campus. Function combined with creative details rewarded us with designs that will beautifully serve our needs for years to come."
- Robert Farris, Vice President - Palmer Home for Children
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
WHAT
Church Masterplan
WHERE
Collierville, TN
WHEN
Fleming developed the Catholic Church of the Incarnation’s master plan in 2006, which identified several phases of construction for the church and school. Fleming worked with the church and school to carefully phase the projects to meet budgets and minimize disruption. Phase one included a new 32,827 SF, $6.9 million worship facility. This project consisted of a sanctuary addition and renovation of existing spaces. A new 23,964 SF $2.5 million educational facility was built as phase two in 2007.
2007
Full List of Religious Clients:
Advent Presbyterian Church
Balmoral Presbyterian Church
Bartlett Baptist Church
Bartlett United Methodist Church
Bartlett Woods Church of Christ
Central Church
Cherokee Baptist Church
Christ Presbyterian Church
Christ United Methodist Church
Church of the Holy Communion
Catholic Church of the Incarnation
Clayborn Temple
Collierville Bible Church
Collierville First Baptist Church
Collierville United Methodist Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Downtown Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Center
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Fairways Baptist Church
Faith Anglican Church
Faith Presbyterian Church
Farmington Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Memphis
First Baptist Church
First Evangelical Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Forest Hill Community Church
Friendship Church
Gateway Baptist
Germantown Church of Christ
Getwell Road United Methodist Church
Grace Community Church
Grace Evangelical Church
Grace Methodist Church
Grace Presbyterian Church
Grace United Methodist Church
Great Commission Church
Greater Freedonia Baptist Church
Greater Harvest Church
Greater Middle Baptist Church
Harvest Church
Heartsong Church
Highlands Fellowship Church
Highpoint Church
Independent Presbyterian Church
Korean Baptist Church
Life Church of Memphis
Living Hope Church
Memphis Jewish Community Center
Munford Presbyterian Church
New Direction Christian Church
New Prospect Baptist Church
Nuevo Church
Oliver Creek Church of Christ
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Poplar Grove United Methodist Church
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
Raleigh Church of Christ
Ridgeway Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Southside Baptist Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. John Orthodox Church
St. Patrick Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
St. Philip Apostle Catholic Church
Sycamore View Church of Christ
Temple Baptist Church
The Pentecostal Church
Wesleyan Hills United Methodist Church
Williston Baptist Church
