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架构师提供的文本描述。一个独特的客户的远见和抽象的象征开放为EOP建筑师提供了一个机会，把一个长期空置和被忽视的零售商场变成一个充满活力的校园，有一个新的目标。位于肯塔基州列克星敦的南国基督教教堂要求提供一种现代的标志性设计，它将是受欢迎的、鼓舞人心的和变革性的，但却没有任何传统上提到基督教的地方：没有传统的尖塔、十字架或彩色玻璃窗。然而，设计反应包括一些抽象的解释，引用这些元素。

Text description provided by the architects. A unique client’s vision and openness to abstract symbolism provided EOP Architects the opportunity to transform a long vacant and neglected retail mall into an energized campus with a newfound purpose. Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, requested a contemporary, iconic design that would be welcoming, inspirational and transformational but devoid of any traditional references to Christianity: there are no conventional steeples, crosses, or stained glass windows. However, the design response includes a number of abstract interpretations with references to these elements.

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遮住教育中心外部的LED荧光屏象征着当代的彩绘玻璃窗，而定义朝拜中心外部的斜柱廊构成则是对十字架的现代诠释。更多的设计隐喻包括通过凹进的光龛和代表山脉的角壁面的模式来引用天空。

The LED-lighted sun screen that drapes the exterior of the educational center symbolizes a contemporary stained glass window and the slanted colonnade composition that defines the worship center’s exterior is a modern interpretation of the crucifixion. Additional design metaphors include references to the heavens through a pattern of recessed light niches and angular wall planes representing mountains.

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这个14万平方英尺的地方曾经住过一家大型的地区百货公司，现在已经装修成了教育场所。有几个教学和小组聚会室，一个托儿所，一个单独的学前学习空间，K-2，3-5年级，以及一个面向中学生和高中生的大型学生中心。

The 140,000-square-foot space that formerly housed a large regional department store has been renovated into educational spaces. There are several teaching and group gathering rooms, a nursery, separate learning spaces for pre-school, K-2, grades 3-5 and a large center for student ministries for middle and high school students.

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毗邻的教育空间，一个49，000平方英尺的额外住房2，800个座位的崇拜中心与最先进的视听技术.三个巨大的屏幕同时从南方的主要校园布道，而一个现场乐队在其大舞台上表演。一种不对称的洗礼场所，有一个干燥的区域供家庭观看，镜子是不对称的外部入口。弯曲的阳台正面是一个混凝土，慢跑的正面，帮助收集低音音符，以提高声音质量。

Adjacent to the educational spaces, a 49,000-square-foot addition houses the 2,800-seat worship center with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. Three giant screens simulcast sermons from Southland’s main campus while a live band performs on its large stage. An asymmetrical baptistery with a dry area for family viewing mirrors asymmetrical exterior entrances. The curved balcony is fronted by a concrete, cantered façade which helps collect low bass notes to enhance sound quality.

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教育空间和礼拜大厅由连接点连接，标志着一个巨大的、不对称的多边形，具有航海象征意义，便于查找。在连接点，有一个大型咖啡馆的前后功能，以及一个服务台，游客的问题得到回答。

The educational spaces and worship hall are joined by Connection Point, marked by a large, asymmetrical polygon with a nautical symbolism for easy wayfinding. At Connection Point, there is a large café for pre- and post-functions as well as an information desk where visitors’ questions are answered.

 First Floor Plan

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除了大楼的翻新和扩建外，该项目还包括对占地30英亩的校园进行重新开发.该地点计划包括一个正式广场和1 800辆汽车的停车场。

In addition to the building renovation and addition, the project includes the redevelopment of the 30-acre campus. The site plan includes a formal plaza and parking for 1,800 vehicles.

Architects EOP Architects

Location Southland Christian Church - Richmond Campus, Lexington, KY 40502, USA

Category Churches

Area 17558.0 m2

Project Year 2013

Photographs Phebus Photography