1.   Eastern Hills Community Church
Aurora
$10.2 million
Owner: Eastern Hills Community Church
General Contractor: Fransen Pittman General Contractors
Architects: Lee Architects, Interior Designers
Engineers: Martin/Martin Inc., MEP Engineering
Start: July 2007 Finish: July 2008

This new 68,400-sq-ft church seats 1,500 people in the main worship center, which has a recording studio with advanced sound, lighting and recording equipment. The church also has a coffee shop, youth loft with pool tables and study areas. The facility has distinct centers for the youth groups, middle school and young children.