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Architecture for WORSHIP

Architecture for WORSHIP

Serving Faith Communities since 1963

Architecture for LEARNING

Architecture for LEARNING

Education and Faith Formation for All Ages

Architecture for LIVING

Architecture for LIVING

Residential Design for Seniors, Students, and Families

Architecture for GATHERING

Architecture for GATHERING

Welcoming Community and Hospitality Spaces

Architecture for SERVING

Architecture for SERVING

Administrative Centers Supporting Communities

Architecture for PLAY

Architecture for PLAY

Athletic Facilities & Children’s Spaces

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WHAT WE DO

JNKA is dedicated to serving community-based clients and helping people to live, learn and grow in mind, body and spirit.

WORSHIP

We design Worship Spaces for communities of all faiths, including cathedrals, churches, chapels, synagogues, mosques, non-denominational worship centers, liturgical furnishings, devotionals, shrines and retreat centers.

LEARN

We design Educational Facilities for communities of all ages, including preschools, K-12 schools, higher ed, and faith-formation centers.  

LIVE

We design Residential Facilities for developers, universities, faith communities, and single families, including senior living communities, student housing, affordable housing, and private residences. 

GATHER

We design Gathering Spaces, Community Centers, Coffee Shops, and Handicap Accessibility Projects for a wide range of facilities including faith communities, schools, and residential facilities. 

SERVE

We design Administrative Centers, Offices and Government Facilities that support and serve religious, educational, public, and residential communities.  

PLAY

We design Athletic Facilities, Children’s Spaces, and Parks for worship centers, schools, and residential communities.

HOW WE WORK

WE LISTEN & COLLABORATE

WE LISTEN & COLLABORATE

WE CREATE AND ANIMATE

WE CREATE AND ANIMATE

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

  • "JNKA is a firm that listens!"

    Pastor Bonnie Beckonchrist First United Methodist Church, Arlington Heights, IL

  • "JNKA does a lot with a little!"

    Rev. Francis Hoffman Relevant Radio, Executive Director

  • "Your warmth, skill and ownership during the building project were impressive. The leadership team learned so much from you."

    Sheila Reid

  • "Nice design and presentation today! You're expertise and you're good guidance to the parish is evident. So grateful that you are working with them. Thanks again."

    Fr. Pat Beidelman, Rector of Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis; Executive Dir. of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Secretariat for Spiritual Life & Worship

  • "We are in crazy times but we will be fine and I'm excited about our next 3-8 years at St Charles. We love our relationship with you."

    Fr. Tom Kovatch, Pastor of St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Bloomington, IN

  • "THIS IS AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for everything! Our Archbishop was magnificently impressed with this design and that is a good thing! Absolutely stunning with iconography and man you guys NAILED EVERY DETAIL PERFECTLY!!

    Fr. Vasil Dubee, St. Innocent of Alaska Orthodox Mission Church

57

Years of Service

744

Projects Completed

13

States Served

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