St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, a staple of the Flat Rock, NC community since the 19th century, approached ARCA Design with a need to expand their existing Parish Hall facilities to accommodate church growth and prepare for the next generation. The church’s rich history coupled with their unique forested setting helped to inform a design that needed to be sensitive to the existing buildings while also being open to the nature outside of it’s walls.
The new hall includes a glass-enclosed flex space that serves as the bridge between new and old, a large meeting hall suitable for hosting events ranging from a wedding reception to a town hall meeting, extensive kitchen facilities, a meeting room, and essential support spaces.