When looking to relocate the Parramatta Corps, The Salvation Army followed their ethos of stewardship by purchasing an existing commercial building that had been earmarked as a development site.

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Instead of demolishing and rebuilding, they elected to repurpose the existing building to house their new quarters, comprising a 250-person Multipurpose Worship Hall, Function Centre, meeting spaces, dedicated Children’s Ministry suite, open plan administration office, reception area, commercial kitchen and ancillary facilities.

A voluminous light filled atrium, below a vaulted translucent roof, greets visitors as they enter the building. Informal gathering spaces are plentiful with a warm and inviting café/ waiting area on one side of the reception, and the worship hall lobby on the other side – which cleverly also serves as overflow viewing space during peak capacities.

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Within the Main Worship space, volume and impact have been provided by extending the floor space out onto the original terraces, and removing the existing roof to create a new higher, folded roof form. High level windows provide soft eastern and southern light, with subtly coloured glass providing a nod to the classic stained-glass window found in their previous worship space. The roof and ceilings are formed to create a crescendo over the stage area, with suspended acoustic panels allowing concealment of the lighting and speakers.

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The final result is a bright, comfortable, functional and adaptable multipurpose space which will allow the Salvation Army to continue serving the community for years to come.