Many Rooms Mixed Use: Reimagining Church Redevelopment in Vancouver

Decreasing congregational attendance and aging facilities, have led to the sale, conversion, renovation, and adaptive reuse of church buildings across the country. In this context, the emerging phenomenon of the mixed-use church building brings new opportunities to reconsider how churches may evolve in response to the needs of contemporary society. Based on the diverse range of ways that places of worship are utilized, as well as the demand for community serving spaces, the thesis proposes three public rooms set within a mixed-use residential typology: a hall, a theatre, and a chapel.