10/13/2026
A new chapter for North Valley Church.
Merge Architectural Group is excited to share our design concept for North Valley Church’s existing campus in north Phoenix, next to I-17—a welcoming place for worship, fellowship, and community connection.
The triangle serves as the foundation of the design, shaping a rhythmic façade of folded surfaces. Together with generous roof overhangs, these forms create a protective envelope that shades the building and responds to the desert’s intense sun.
The concept explores cross-laminated timber (CLT) components, bringing the warmth, texture, and natural character of wood into the experience of the church. From arrival to gathering and worship, the material invites a softer, more personal connection with the spaces people inhabit.
A prominent cross marks the campus, while desert planting, shaded seating, and an open gathering plaza extend the church’s welcome outdoors—creating places to pause, connect, and spend time together.
We look forward to developing this vision with North Valley Church and its community.
Conceptual design shown; masterplanning and project in design.
