IONIC DEZIGN + WHHA!

Ionic DeZign Studios and William Henry Harris & Associates have teamed up to expand our businesses. IONIC owner Eugene Thompson and WHHA owner Harry Harris will work together to bring the two firms together. WHHA has a solid history and portfolio in the Richmond market having completed more than 200 church projects since their founding in 1983. IONIC has a diverse and creative portfolio that ranges from large commercial projects to intimate residential plans. They have more than 1,000 projects on their books as they begin their 16th year of business. Building client relationships and producing projects that surpass expectation remain the focus of each company. Uniting these two successful firms should make for an excellent partnership. By combining the two firms’ services, history and experience, we hope to be able to continue to grow and better serve our clients.

Ragland Memorial Baptist Church plans new Education Wing!

Ragland Memorial Baptist Church located at 2838 Sandy Hook Road in Goochland, VA has authorized the commencement of design for their new Phase 1 Education Wing.  The new 7500 square foot facility will double the size of the church's seating capacity for fellowship events.  It will also include a new Commercial Kitchen, new classrooms, an elevator and handicapped accessible bathrooms and showers.  Additional parking and landscaping will complete the design.  Future Phases will include a Sanctuary Expansion and a Multi-purpose Outreach Center for Christian Education.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Dedicates new Education Center!

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in South Hill, VA, dedicated its new Education Center after the 9:30 Mass this past Sunday, September 20, 2015. 

The expansion/renovation project completed the Phase 3 portion of its Master Plan and included the renovation of the original Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall Wing, constructed when the church was first established at this site. 

The renovated wing serves as classroom space with new accessible bathrooms for the church's Christian Education programs. Celebrants at the dedication service included the Vicar General from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. 

A pancake breakfast followed the ceremony in the church's Social Hall. 

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church exceeds Campaign Goal!

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church celebrated a successful Capital Campaign for it's expansion and renovation project on Sunday, August 30, 2015, following worship services.

 Located at 9315 Three Chopt Road, the new $2,000,000 expansion and renovation project will provide a new Commons gathering space, a renovated Fellowship Hall and commercial kitchen, new Administrative offices, meeting spaces, and new handicapped bathrooms.

William Henry Harris & Associates has worked with the church for more than a year on the project, meeting with the congregation and the Capital Campaign Committee to design the exciting project that will mark the church's 50th Anniversary since it was established at the Three Chopt location.

Barclay Bradshaw, Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee, unveils the "thermometer" indicating the pledged amount exceeding the $1,000,000 goal.  Groundbreaking for the project is slated for early 2016. 

Salem Baptist Church Raises Its Steeple!

Steeple Jacks raise the steeple at the new 26,000 square foot Worship Center for Goochland County's Salem Baptist Church.

The pre-fabricated fiberglass steeple adorns one of the largest SteelLite Building projects, illustrating the benefits of pre-engineered construction to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction cost.

Grace United Methodist Church Breaks Ground!

Historic Grace United Methodist Church, near Hartwood, Virginia broke ground for its first major expansion since 1949 in a celebration held at the church on Sunday, July 26th, 2015. Founded in 1885, the current church building replaced the original church in 1927.

The proposed new 5000 square foot multi-purpose facility will house church offices, classrooms and a fellowship hall with modern kitchen.

William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. designed the new facility and the Dominion Construction Group of Warrenton is providing construction services for the $800,000.00 project.

Providence Baptist Church Breaks Ground!

In a ceremony on Sunday, July 19, 2015, Providence Baptist Church in Hayes, VA broke ground for their new Phase 1 Fellowship Center expansion. Architect William Henry Harris & Associates joined JH Batten General Contractors from Walkerton, North Carolina as a Design/Build Team for the project.

Both firms are members of the National Association of Church Design Builders - NACDB, an organization dedicated to providing the highest caliber of service to the Mid -Atlantic Region and its religious community.

The new Fellowship Center will double the size of the church's seating capacity for fellowship events. It will also include a new Commercial Kitchen and handicapped accessible bathrooms and showers. A new entry Commons and covered drop-off will enhance the access from the parking lot, and additional parking and landscaping will complete the design.

Future Phases will include a Multi-Purpose Outreach Center and additional classrooms for Christian Education. 

Celebrated long time members of Providence Baptist Church break ground for the new Fellowship Wing.

Other church members watch the Ground Breaking Ceremonies. 

New Commons Entry showing New Outreach Center

Church Architect William Henry Harris & Associates moves to Church Road!

Exciting things are happening at William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. and we want to share some important news with you.

After 28 years in downtown Richmond, we have relocated our offices to Richmond's West End. We are  located at 3307 Church Road, just off Three Chopt Road near Innsbrook.  Our new offices feature updated conference spaces with the latest technology for client meetings and plenty of parking.  We moved from our 412 West Franklin Street location on June 2nd and we look forward to providing our clients with the superior planning and design services to which they have become accustomed.

Look for more information about our new location and new projects on our Social Media sites. 

Salisbury Dedicates New Education Wing at 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Rain did not dampen Salisbury Presbyterian Church's 50th Anniversary Celebration and dedication of its new Pre-School Wing addition on Saturday, April 25th, 2015.

Pastor Larry Chottiner led the gathered celebrants in the dedication ceremony. A congregational dinner for the 400 attendees followed the ceremony in the "Big Tent".

William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc has worked with the church for more than four years on the project. Century Construction served as General Contractor for the project.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Nave prepares for another century!

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Nave prepares for another century!

Contractors excavate to provide new subfloor duct chases for a modern Heating and Cooling system. The $9 million project will add state of the art acoustically tempered and digitally controlled Mechanical and Electrical systems to replace aging systems from the 1940's and 1950's. 

The Sanctuary interior will be refurbished and all entrances will become handicap accessible.  Lighting and audiovisual enhancements will complete the project that is scheduled for completion in December.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church is underway!

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in South Hill, VA, is moving quickly to complete Phase 3 of their multi-phase expansion/renovation project. 

The Phase 3 portion of their Master Plan includes the renovation of their original Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall wing, into a new Parish Center for the church's Christian Education programs with a special focus on its Spanish-speaking members. 

The $350,000 project is on schedule to be complete by mid-June of this year. JE Burton Construction Company, Inc. of South Boston, VA is the General Contractor for the project. 

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Breaks Ground!

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in South Hill, VA, broke ground on February 2, 2015, for Phase 3 of their multi-phase expansion/renovation  project.  The Phase 3 portion of their Master Plan includes the renovation of their original Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall wing, constructed when the church was first established at this site. 

The renovated wing will include new classroom space and new accessible bathrooms for the church's Christian Education programs with a special focus on its Spanish-speaking members.  New heating and air-conditioning systems will be part of the project upgrades along with a new sacristy and office for the parish priest.

The $350,000 project is scheduled to be complete by mid-June of this year.

Christmas at Elk Hill

"My Christmas Wish is that everyone can celebrate Christmas with their family!" "Thank you Elk Hill for helping me change my life and be with my family this Christmas!" Youngsters  in the Elk Hill Farm programs and schools shared these wishes at the annual Christmas celebration held in the W. E. Singleton Chapel on December 18th.

As residents, students, faculty, staff, families, board members and friends gathered to celebrate the successes of the central Virginia institution that has helped so many youth throughout Virginia, " helping kids and families find courage"  had a special meaning.  A Christmas feast followed the Chapel  service in the Brown Dining Hall with a special visit from Santa, his elves and a Snow Queen on roller skates.

Salem Baptist Church Takes Shape!

The new 26,000 square foot Worship Center for Goochland County's Salem Baptist Church takes shape as a lull lifts wood plywood roof sheathing in place over the future worship space.  With volunteer Christian builders, the new facility, should soon be under roof.  Participants in the church's Bethlehem Walk celebration should see the roof close to being completely dried in.

As one of the largest SteelLite building projects,  the new facility illustrates the benefits of pre-engineered construction to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction cost.   Where there is God's will, God will make a way!

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church's Centennial Renovation

More than 50 subcontractors view the proposed St. Stephens Episcopal Church Centennial Renovation project!  After four years of prayers and planning, the west end Richmond Church is poised to take bids on its extensive Sanctuary renovation. 

The $9 million project will add state of the art acoustically tempered and digitally controlled Mechanical and Electrical systems to replace aging systems from the 1940's and 1950's.  The Sanctuary interior will be refurbished and all entrances will become handicap accessible. 

Annual Baptist General Association Meeting

Calling all Virginia Baptists!  Harry Harris of William Henry Harris & Associates will once again be hosting a booth in the Ministry Fair at the Baptist General Association of Virginia's Annual Meeting in Hampton, Virginia, on Monday, November 10th through Wednesday, November 12th.  The Annual meeting will be at the Hampton Roads Convention Center  and the Ministry Fair will be in Exhibition Hall A.

Joining Mr. Harris will be Steve Vogler (right) of JH Batten Inc. General Contractors in North Carolina and former Executive Director of the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB.com).  Mr. Harris and Mr. Vogler , both members of the NACDB, will be sharing their experience of working together as a Design-Build Team and the merits of the Design-Build approach to church project design and construction.  Join them at Booth #1 for more information on this cost effective approach to planning for and building for your church.

Elk Hill Charlottesville

The New Elk Hill Charlottesville School and Community Services facility opened in August and welcomed students to its new location on Emmet Street.

The Elk Hill Charlottesville team welcomed visitors to an open house on October 9th and showed off the facility's dramatic transformation to a state of the art education and treatment facility for its students and their families.

Located on the busy Route 29 corridor just North of the University of Virginia campus, the facility will provide elementary and high school programs for students from Albemarle, Nelson, and Greene counties, as well as the city of Charlottesville.

Steel Trusses going in at Salem Baptist Church!

The new 26,000 square foot Worship Center for Goochland County's Salem Baptist Church takes shape as a 10-story crane lifts steel trusses in place over the future worship space.  With volunteer Christian builders, the new facility, designed by church architect William Henry Harris & Associates, is becoming a wonderful reality.  Where there is God's will, God will make a way!

Gayton Baptist Church Outreach Center Article

For more information about the dedication celebration of the new Outreach Center at Gayton Baptist Church, see the article published in the Henrico Citizen here:

http://www.henricocitizen.com/community/article/011238#.VBhjk_ldUpU

Gayton Baptist Church Celebrates Dedication

Pastor Phil Faig offers a blessing at the dedication celebration of the new Outreach Center at Gayton Baptist Church in Henrico County, as the congregation prepares to partake of a barbecue luncheon in the new 27,000 square foot multi-purpose facility this past Sunday, September 14th.

Lunch is served to joyous celebrants in the new Gymnasium, followed by a special dessert cake.

The church will partner with the John Rolfe YMCA to offer youth league basketball and soccer to their community neighbors.