3. Don't build without flexibility. Another unwise decision is to build each space in the building for only one purpose. One-dimensional space designs kills flexibility and functionality. Our goal was that each space in the new building could have 3 or 4 different uses.
For example, our lobby and hallway can be used Sunday mornings to get people from one place in the building to the next; on Sunday afternoons it can be used for membership classes that hold up to 150 people; and it can also be used as a place for volunteers during the week to complete administrative tasks and finally, we can hold community functions/dinners as outreaches. When designing your spaces, always think functionality and flexibility.
