In Jefferson Baptist we researched modern worship spaces and how they differ from older traditional worship spaces, with aesthetics and technology. The interiors of this mainstream southern denomination had not been changed since the mid-80s, including carpet. The challenge for our designers was to update the sanctuary to todays more "contemporary" congregation without alienating the more "traditional" membership. Taking ques from textures, styles, and details of current "social spaces" the finishes, materials, and coloration bridge the gap between decades of tradition and new trends in worship, music, and fellowship. The design solution within the existing volume included careful manipulation of lighting, seating (arrangement and style, sightlines, platform design, as well as technology to achieve the desired environment.