PASMA GROUPA R C H I T E C T S
Business Information
Ownership
Professional Pro�le
Statement of Design Philosophy
Worship Projects
Awards / Publications
Business References
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Contents
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Business Information
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FIRM NAMEPASMA GROUP Architects
ADDRESS1601 Sherman Avenue
Penthouse
Evanston, Illinois 60201
TELEPHONEo: 847.475.1250
f: 847.475.1290
CONTACT PERSONDouglas P. Pasma
Architect
TYPE OF ORGANIZATIONCorporation
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Ownership
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Professional Experience includes responsibilities in design and
construction phases of projects ranging from developer origi-
nated commercial, retail and housing commissions, primarily on
urban sites, to religious facilities and corporate interiors through-
out the country. Project management focuses on generating
and developing conceptual design and site planning solutions
for a diverse resume of building types and clients.
Douglas P. Pasma Pasma Group Architects (2008-Present)
Principal Owner
• Goss Pasma Architects (‘89-2008)
• BoothHansenAssociates,ProjectManager,Chicago,IL’84-’88
• University of Michigan, ’81, Master of Architecture
• University of Michigan, ’79, B/S Architecture
Willow Creek Auditorium, South Barrington,IL
Harvest Bible Chapel, Elgin, IL
Calvary Church, Naperville, IL
Park Community Church, Chicago, IL
Christ Memorial Church, Holland, MI
Elmhurst CR Church, Elmhurst, IL
RidgePoint Community Church, Holland, MI
Trinity Lutheran Church, Evanston, IL
First Presbyterian Church, Evanston, IL
Viet Nam Veterans Art Museum, Chicago, IL.
Treasure Island Food Store, Lincoln Park
Motorola Nortel Corp., Schaumburg, IL.
Orchard Hill Church, Wexford, PA.
South Mountain Community Church, S. Mountain, UT
$70,000,000
$50,000,000
$27,000,000
$11,000,000
$13,000,000
$21,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$500,000
$5,000,000
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$6,000,000
Project Experience:
Licensed in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Utah.
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Professional Pro�le
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History... PASMA GROUP Architects has been in practice since 1988
and is currently sta�ed by ten people. The �rm has enjoyed a steady
growth based on a high standard of professional service and personal
attention to clients
Nature of Practice... PASMA GROUP Architects provides full architec-
ture, MEP engineering, interior design / space planning, landscape
architecture, land planning services for new and renovated facilities.
Sta�... the PASMA GROUP professional sta� consists of (5) architects,
(1) interior designer and (6) cad technicians.
Services... As a full service architect / interior �rm,
PASMA GROUP Architects’ comprehensive design capa-
bilities permit the �rm to tailor our services to respond
to speci�c design requirements of this project and spe-
cialized needs of whatever the project scope.
Design Philosophy... Creative Leadership and Teamwork are the core
of the �rms philosophy. A team is created by organizing representa-
tives of each discipline to work closely with you, our client, in address-
ing your speci�c needs. A successful PASMA GROUP design is one that
projects the desired image and serves the people who use it with
attention to both budget and schedule. A �rm’s principal maintains
direct personal involvement and assumes ultimate responsibility for
client satisfaction.
Project Organization... Each team is led by an experienced project
architect who directs the various disciplines during the
design and contract process. Each project team repre-
sents a cross section of our talents and capabilities.
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Listen…in order to…Learn…and then…Creatively Lead
Statement of Design Philosophy
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We will creatively lead the project team and the design process by
clearly communicating - graphically, diagrammatically and spatially -
a thoroughly considered and well thought out design concept that is
fully informed by its program, community context, and by the essen-
tial character of the Church itself.
egocentric in nature and are therefore rooted in the individual and
his personal expression. By contrast, I have chosen to pursue my
own design philosophy and methodology from a more inclusive and
egalitarian point of view, choosing to develop a process that instead
expresses the “relationship” between the design team and the
Church organization. Our philosophy can be described by the
following:
Every project has its own voice. It speaks the values of its owner, the
hopes of its occupants, the needs of its community, the prides and
prejudices of its site, and the vision and sensitivity of its designers. The
truly great projects are those where the project’s voice is clearly heard by
all. We feel strongly that this project must be “Kingdom Driven”. We
believe that its purpose is of the highest calling and we would welcome
and appreciate the opportunity to be a critical creative member of Your
Project Team.
We will listen purposefully and intently to the voices of those who have
conceived and envisioned the project thus far.
We will learn the nature and needs of the project and the Church, as well
as those of the design team by a direct and interactive process of enquiry
and discovery. The goal will be to understand and assemble the individual
programmatic parts - the hopes, wishes, needs, and wants - into an
elegant, structured, and hopefully, simple vision which all of the
participants can begin to relate, to interact with, and ultimately to take
ownership of.
Design approaches and philosophies are as varied as the architects that
embrace them. I have been fortunate during the course of my education
and professional development to have experienced �rsthand the design
philosophies and methodologies of two architects who have shaped our
profession. One espoused a design methodology which drew upon the
power of the designer’s subconscious and its ability to echo and re�ect
the images of one’s mind that are gathered over a lifetime. The other
embraced historical intellectualism as the primary inspiration for his
designs. While I have great admiration for the work of both of these
gentlemen and I value their in�uence on me as I value their mentorship of
me, I nevertheless believe that both of these approaches are essentially
Worship Projects
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WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH
Master Plan Expansion - Phase II,
South Barrington, Illinois
2004 ... New auditorium and supporting areas, lobby/concourse, rehearsal suite and classroom
areas. Seating for 7,400.
350,000 SF / $70.0 mil
HARVEST BIBLE CHAPELMaster Plan Expansion - Two Phases
Elgin, Illinois
2006...Convert Existing 380,000 sf o�ce building into a 1200 student christian school. New 7800
seat auditorium w/lobby, concourse areas, gym, food service, community assembly areas and site
development over 80 acres.
350,000 SF / $50.0 mil
CALVARY CHURCHPhase I Expansion
Naperville, Illinois
2005... Adult, youth ministry, and childrens ministry assembly rooms, Chapel with 400 seats, Chris-
tian school with 350 students and food service/new main entrance court.
150,000 SF / $27.0 mil
THE ORCHARD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHMaster Plan Expansion
Arlington Heights, Illinois
2006...New Sanctuary for 3000, youth ministry, administration and community areas.
75,000 SF / $25.0 mil
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHAdaptive-Reuse / Old Shopping Mall
Rockford, Illinois
2006... Shopping Mall Adaptive-Reuse, multiple-venue w/2700 seats w/all supporting educa-
tional, administrative and community areas.
130,000 SF / $15.0 mil
Worship Projects
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ELMHURST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Church Relocation/New Site/ 7 acres
Elmhurst, Illinois
2007... New Worship facility including Sanctuary (850), Educational and Administrative areas.
64,000 SF / $15.0 mil
CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCHMaster Plan Expansion
Holland, Michigan
2006...Large expansion to children’s ministry, community areas, chapel and youth ministry space.
90,000 SF / $14.0 mil
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCHChurch Relocation/New Site, 17 acres
Salt Lake City, Utah
2008...New Worship facility including Auditorium (1100/2500), Community areas,
Educational/Administration areas.
125,000 SF / $14.0 mil
PARK COMMUNITY CHURCHConcrete Loft Building Conversion
Chicago, Illinois
2007...Adaptive-Reuse of a concrete loft building into a Worship Center for 1500, administration
areas, education/childrens ministry areas.
60,000 SF / $10.0 mil
RIDGE POINT COMMUNITY CHURCHMaster Plan Expansion
Holland, Michigan
2006...New Auditorium buildout w/ full backstage theatre rigging equipment (1700 seats).
60,000 SF / $ 8.0 mil
Worship Projects
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KENTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCHNew Construction
Kentwood, Michigan
1995... New Worship Center w/theatre �y loft, supporting rehearsal suite and Classroom area.
(2500 Seats)
60,000 SF / $7.0 mil
WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCHO�ce Expansion - Phase I
South Barrington, Illinois
1999...New Construction 3-Story O�ce Building, with connecting bridge to existing chapel.
52,000 SF / $7.0 mil
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Master Plan Expansion - Phase I
Detroit, Michigan
1999 ... New Auditorium - 1300 seats, Remodel exist sanctuary into administrative o�ces and
classroom/nursery area.
35,000 SF / $5.0 mil
THE CHAPEL
Master Plan Expansion
Grayslake, Illinois
2005 ... Chapel, Community/cafe area and childrens ministry areas.
20,000 SF / $ 4.0 mil
HARVEST BIBLE CHAPELWarehouse Conversion
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
1996... Administrative O�ces/Gymnasium / Learning Center (265 seats), New chapel addition
(400 seats).
46,000 SF / $4.0 mil
Worship Projects
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GREATER OPEN DOOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHNew Construction
Chicago, Illinois
1996... New Sanctuary - 750 seats / Multi-purpose Room, classroom area.
20,000 SF / $4.0 mil
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Master Plan Expansion Study
Evanston, Illinois
2006...New Multi-purpose room, Narthex/lobby link between existing buildings and
o�ce/nursery area. Remodel historic educational/administration building.
19,000 SF / $3.0 mil
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCHMaster Plan Expansion
Detroit, Michigan
2006... Gymnasium, ‘Kids stu�’ theatre and children/youth area expansion.
18,000 SF / $ 2.5 mil
HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL Warehouse Conversion
Davenport, Iowa
2007... Adaptive Re-use of exiting retail building for Worship (850), Children/Youth ministries,
Adult education and Community functions.
38,000 SF / $ 2.5 mil
RIDGEPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCHAuditorium Build-out
Holland, Michigan
2007 Interior build-out of an exist auditorium shell (1700 seats).
35,000 SF / $ 2.3 mil
Worship Projects
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B.T. LITTLE COMMUNITY CENTERNew Construction
Chicago, Illinois
1998... New Gymnasium, kitchen, classroom, fellowship area.
10,000 SF / $900 K
HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL
Warehouse Conversion
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
1999... Worship Center Expansion - 2,000 seats. Platform remodel to include multi-media /
acoustic / audio system integration.
11,000 SF / $750 K
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHInterior Alteration
Evanston, Illinois
1999 ... Historic Sanctuary/Chancel area alteration to accommodate diversi�ed worship
programming.
10,000 SF / $500 K
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCHNew Construction
South Mountain, Utah
2011...New Worship Facility, Administration Area, Childeren’s Ministry Area
and Community Area.
40,000 SF / $6 mil
ORCHARD HILL CHURCHAddition
Wexford, PA
2011...Addition to existing facility, New Gym, Third Place, Childeren’s Area
23,000 SF / $4 mil
Awards / Publications
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Award
Associated Building Contractors/West Michigan
Award of Excellence
“RENOVATION OVER $5 MILLION”
Project: Christ Memorial Church
Holland, Michigan
Award Presentation - October 25, 2007
Presentor:
“WFX WORSHIP CONVENTION”
Nashville, TN
Nashville Convention Center
October 2005
Award
Chicago Building Congress 2005 Merit Award - Finalist
“NEW / SUBURBS CATEGORY”
Project: Willow Creek Community Church - Auditorium
South Barrington, Illinois
Award Presentation - May 18, 2005
Featured Speaker
Judson College/Architecture Conference, February,
2004
“NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH ARCHITECTURE:
STRATEGY & DESIGN”
Judson College - Department of Architecture
Elgin, Illinois
Award
DesignEvanston Awards 2002,
“INTERIOR DESIGN -FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH”
Evanston, Illinois
Publication
Feature Article; Chicago Tribune, Friday, 3 March 2000
“ARCHITECT FINDS CALLING IN DESIGNING CHURCHES”
Christine Tatum, Chicago Tribune
Award
Master Builder’s Association of Western Pennsylvania
2011 MBA Building Excellence Award
“BEST NEW CONSTRUCTION UNDER $10 MILLION”
Project: Orchard Hill Church
Wexford, Pennsylvania
Award Presentation - February 23, 2012
Business References
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Pastor Bill Hybels, Senior PastorMr. Scott Troeger, Director Of Campus Development
Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL.
224.512.1112
Dr. James MacDonald, Senior PastorMr. Trei Tatum, Business Administrator
Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, IL.
847.398.7005
Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, PresidentCornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI.
616.949.5300
Pastor Randall Ross, Senior PastorPastor Mark Burgund, Executive Pastor
Calvary Church, Naperville, IL.
630.851.7000
Pastor Mike Pitsenberger, Senior PastorSteve Spoelhof 847.739.6200
Christ Memorial Church, Holland, MI.
616.396.2305
Pastor Wayne Schmidt, Senior PastorKentwood Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI.
616.455.1740
Pastor Mark Bankard, Lead PastorDoug Thiesen, Director Of Worship
Heartland Community Church, Rockford, IL.
815.395.8000
Pastor Colin SmithThe Orchard Evangelical Free Church, Arlington Heights., IL
847.392.4840
Business References
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Mr. Douglas FeltonTrinity Lutheran Church, Evanston, IL.
847.581.9955
Pastor Paul RobieSouth Mountain Community Church, Draper, UT
801.501.7711
Pastor Rob WileyHavest Bible Chapel, Davenport, IA.
563.359.5333
Mr. Rob PetroeljeElmhurst Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst, IL.
630.724.9200
Ken Egidi / Pepper Construction
312.266.4700
(Willow Creek Community Church)
Dale Bramer / Erhardt Construction
616.676.1222
(Christ Memorial Church)
Brent Johnson / RJ Construction
815.332.8620
(Heartland Community Church)
Steve Daxon / Russell Construction
563.459.4600
(Harvest Bible Chapel / Davenport)
Bill Keeley / Keeley Construction
630.833.8600 x414
(Vietnam Veterans Arts Museum)