On dual-purpose buildings built by the Incorporated Church Building Society (Part 2): From the early to middle 20th century

Abstract

Most of the dual-purpose buildings built by the Incorporated Church Building Society in the 19th century were mission buildings. In the 20th century, many consecrated churches were constructed as dual-purpose buildings. Installing a stage for secular use became common. However, reserving at least one-third of the total floor to be used exclusively for worship was recommended. In addition, several floor plans emerged that allowed the worship floor to be extended but not vice versa. A wider range of floor plan variations was found that explicitly identified worship as the primary use.