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Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan

Expanding a campus to serve both spiritual life and everyday community needs

Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan
Cielo Vista Church – Campus Master Plan

Project Brief

GFF collaborated with Cielo Vista Church in El Paso, Texas, to create a comprehensive Master Plan aimed at enhancing the church campus through thoughtful design and strategic placement of new facilities. The plan features a pedestrian walkway that links various buildings and outdoor spaces, positioned along an existing utility easement. To ensure comfort, fabric tarps provide sun protection along the walkway but can be removed if access to underground utilities is needed. A significant component of the Master Plan is the new 2,500-seat Worship Center and a community atrium/lobby, designed to foster a welcoming atmosphere and facilitate community gatherings. To the west, a café with an outdoor dining terrace is located in a separate building that also includes approximately 8,000 square feet of commercial lease space. The new buildings are strategically configured to create inviting outdoor gathering spaces, including an outdoor amphitheater, a water spray park, and informal areas for recreation and fellowship. The western portion of the property will be developed into a community green space featuring a pond, walking paths, outdoor pavilions, a 250-seat wedding chapel, and a permanent location for the Tabernacle. Additionally, around 50,000 square feet of commercial lease space and additional parking will be available, enhancing the accessibility and functionality of the campus amenities.

Faith & Community

With a larger sanctuary and a gracious new entry, the church invites congregants into a space that feels both familiar and renewed

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church & School – Sanctuary Renovation

Dallas, Texas

First United Methodist Church of Richardson’s new campus brings together sacred space, community life, and education in a setting designed for spiritual and civic connection

First United Methodist Church of Richardson

Richardson, Texas

A refined renovation brings enhanced accessibility, updated technology, and renewed beauty to one of TCU’s most treasured spaces

TCU – Robert Carr Chapel Renovation

Fort Worth, Texas

A student-centered hub designed to elevate spiritual life and social connection

Dallas Theological Seminary – Chapel and Student Life Center

Dallas, Texas

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Jacquelyn Block

Principal
Director of Institutional Practice

Michael Lehr

Associate Principal
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Mark Holsinger

Associate Principal
Design Director

Emily Mendez

Associate
Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader

Loren Boynton

Senior Design Leader
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