Business Details
16 Years
experience
Transforming Lives Through Faith-Driven Architecture
100 Fold Studio is an international nonprofit architecture firm dedicated to transforming lives through design. We invest in developing communities by creating spaces that address fundamental human needs while fostering beauty, redemption, and flourishing. Our mission is rooted in demonstrating the love of Jesus through architecture, training young architects to serve others while earning their professional licenses. We collaborate with organizations to multiply their capacity to serve communities, offering strategic design solutions that align with their missions.Our work spans 20 nations, with 57 completed projects that prioritize safety, efficiency, and inspiration. As a nonprofit, we walk alongside clients from fundraising to project completion, ensuring their vision becomes a reality while maintaining fiscal stewardship. Our team combines architectural expertise with spiritual purpose, creating spaces that reflect both functional excellence and eternal values.
Services
Architecture Design
Strategic Master Planning
Summer Studio Program
Winter Studio Conference
Design-Build Projects
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We train young architects to serve communities while earning their professional license.
- Our designs meet international building codes for health, safety, and sustainability.
- We create multi-use spaces tailored to local construction practices and budgets.
- Our nonprofit model prioritizes mission alignment over profit-driven outcomes.
- We provide end-to-end support from fundraising to construction oversight.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
- LEED AP
What people say
Professional drawings
Cost effective work
Master plan
Positive impact
Faith integration
Services
Architecture Design
We create purpose-driven architectural designs that prioritize safety, sustainability, and spiritual impact. Our approach combines international building standards with local construction practices to deliver spaces that serve communities for decades. Clients receive concept designs, construction documents, and on-site oversight to ensure quality execution.
Summer Studio Program
This six-week program equips emerging architects with leadership skills and practical experience. Participants engage in cross-cultural design workshops, professional mentorship, and hands-on construction projects while earning AXP licensure hours. The curriculum integrates faith principles with architectural practice.
Strategic Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that align with organizational growth goals and budget constraints. Our process includes site analysis, stakeholder consultations, and phased implementation strategies to create functional, future-ready spaces for educational and ministry campuses.
Design-Build Projects
Our team delivers turnkey construction solutions from concept to completion. We manage all phases including design development, permitting, contractor coordination, and quality assurance. Projects emphasize energy efficiency, local material use, and community engagement throughout the building process.
Winter Studio Conference
This annual gathering connects Christian architects through lectures, worship sessions, and collaborative discussions. Attendees explore faith-integrated design principles, sustainable practices for developing communities, and strategies for ethical professional leadership in a supportive, inspirational environment.
People
John Hudson
President & Architect, AIA, LEED AP
John has 25 years of architectural experience and leads 100 Fold Studio's mission to equip young architects. He combines professional excellence with spiritual mentorship, overseeing international projects that demonstrate Christ's love through design.
Sam Hudson
Executive Director
Co-founder Sam Hudson directs organizational strategy and global partnerships. With international ministry experience, she fosters spiritual growth among staff and connects architectural service with Kingdom impact across 100 Fold's programs.
Tim Minks
Director of Operations
Tim brings 13 years of healthcare operations leadership to manage 100 Fold's administrative systems. His organizational expertise ensures smooth program execution while maintaining the studio's spiritual mission and operational excellence.
Kristen Boyer
Architectural Designer
Kristen specializes in creating spaces that reflect Christ's love through functional beauty. She mentors interns while working on international projects that restore hope and community through thoughtful architectural solutions.
Alyssa Burleson
Architect
Alyssa designs spaces that enhance clients' quality of life through beautiful functionality. She believes in architecture's power to transform communities and mentors emerging professionals in ethical design practices.
Questions
How does 100 Fold Studio integrate faith with architectural practice?
We view architecture as a calling to serve others and demonstrate Christ's love through design. Our projects prioritize community needs, ethical practices, and spiritual growth opportunities for both clients and our team.
What types of projects does 100 Fold Studio typically handle?
We specialize in nonprofit-focused architecture including educational facilities, community centers, and campus master plans across 20 countries, with expertise in sustainable design for developing communities.
How can young architects participate in your programs?
Our Summer Studio offers emerging professionals leadership training, cross-cultural design experience, and AXP licensure hours through a six-week Montana-based program combining mentorship and hands-on projects.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we've completed projects in 20 nations including Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Our team understands cross-cultural challenges and partners with local communities to create contextually appropriate solutions.
How does your nonprofit model affect project costs?
As a nonprofit, we prioritize mission impact over profit margins. We offer cost-effective solutions through strategic design, volunteer engagement, and fundraising support while maintaining professional quality standards.
