A modern building with a large balcony is visited by numerous people. The scene includes a tree with orange leaves, suggesting fall, and a parking lot filled with cars. People are walking on the sidewalk, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Midtown Church

The 1967 R. Rapske-designed Midtown Church required modernization to inspire the community and accommodate evolving needs. Years of renovations had created redundant spaces and inconsistent exterior finishes, while aging mechanical systems and glare from clerestory windows diminished the sanctuary’s character.


Revival efforts focused on aesthetic, spatial, and technical upgrades to the sanctuary, unifying the exterior, expanding the parish hall with a new north deck, and updating finishes and fixtures throughout. Foam-cushioned, contoured auditorium chairs replaced the original oak pews, which were repurposed as 1.5”×1.5” oak slats across the exterior. The new deck incorporates these slats as a privacy screen. HVAC improvements, along with energy-efficient doors and windows, enhance both the longevity and thermal comfort of this historic building.

These upgrades unify the exterior, enhance comfort and usability, and renew the sanctuary’s visual and spatial experience—allowing the church to better serve its community while respecting its historic character.

 

location: vancouver, bc

size: 20,800sf

status: completed 2025

designed by: f2a architecture ltd

contractor: companion construction

interior design: brown & co

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