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.

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.

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.

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!

Providence Baptist Church in Hayes, VA has authorized the commencement of design for their new Phase 1 Fellowship Center expansion. 

William Henry Harris & Associates will be working with 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 facility 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.

Northumberland County Sheriff's Office

The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is beginning to take shape with the roof almost complete. The state-of-the-art public safety building will house the County's Sheriff Department and E911 dispatch center.

Gayton Baptist Church prepares for the Grand Opening!

Gayton Baptist Church prepares for the Grand Opening of its Outreach Center in mid-September.

After several years of planning and a year of construction, the new facility will open with an exceptional array of programs and opportunities for its members and for the community.

From the multi-purpose space that houses a High School regulation size basketball court with a multi-purpose floor that can service Fellowship dinners from the full commercial kitchen, to the expansive Entry Commons that includes the Pumphouse Cafe and informal seating around a stone fireplace.

The inside Playspace provides a climbing and play structure for youngsters to exercise during inclement weather.

Salem Baptist Church

An inspiring new beginning to construction at Salem Baptist Church for the new 26,000 square foot Worship Center on Route 250 in Goochland, Virginia. 

The church is using a pre-engineered building system with church members and volunteer Christian builders providing the labor for the project. When complete, the facility will house Worship, Fellowship, Recreation and Educational facilities.  

Tappahannock Presbyterian Church Raises Steeple!

A new landmark will be greeting travelers heading east into Tappahannock, Virginia. Wednesday, March 19th, the new Presbyterian Church on Route 360 East at the Kino Road insersection crowned the church with a white 39-foot steeple. Made by Campbellsville Industries in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the 1,200-pound aluminum steeple was raised into position with the help of a 50-foot crane. 

Emerson Hughes - who played a guiding role in the fruition of this project - said, "This new church will serve as a source of energy for its members and visitors to live and witness for Christ in our diversified community. The glass front says the Spirit of Christ is visible to all people." He carried the cross to the top and helped to install it. 

Church Elder Emerson Hughes (pictured in the yellow jacket) lifts the cross in place. 

Tappahannock Presbyterian Church receives glass panels for its new Narthex.

Tappahannock Presbyterian Church receives glass panels for its new Narthex.

Williamsburg 7th Day Adventist Church receives Building Permit just in time for Thanksgiving!

Williamsburg 7th Day Adventist Church receives Building Permit just in time for Thanksgiving!

Master Plan illustration shows location of the Phase currently under construction.  Future Phases envision a new worship facility and support spaces.

Second Mount Zion Bapitst Church Dedicates its new Sanctuary!

Second Mount Zion Baptist Church of Hanover, Virginia dedicated its new Sanctuary on Sunday, November 17th at the 3:00 PM Service. The General Contractor for the project was Century Construction. 

Northumberland County Sheriff's Office Building out for Bids

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is seeking Sealed Bids for a Sheriff’s Office Building.  Generally the project consists of Sheriff’s Department Offices with E911 Center, Community/Training/EOC Room, Sallyport, Booking Area, and other support spaces.  The building will be a one-story slab on grade, brick veneer structure consisting of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. with attic space to accommodate server equipment. 

Designed by Architect William Henry Harris & Associates, the Bids are due by 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 6, at the Northumberland County Administration Building.

2nd Mount Zion Nearing Completion of Phase One Sanctuary

2nd Mount Zion Church is nearing completion of its Phase One Sanctuary renovation. Pews are arriving next. Dedication coming soon!

Salisbury Presbyterian Church Breaks ground for a new Education Wing Expansion

Salisbury Presbyterian Church located at 13621 West Salisbury Road, Midlothian, VA, broke ground for a new Pre-School Wing addition on Sunday, September 8th, 2013, following worship services.  The new addition will provide a 2 story, 16,000 square foot state of the art educational facility for the church's successful pre-school program.

The expansion project includes 14 new classrooms, 8 of which are designed to provide pre-school specific spaces for the successful pre-school program.  Offices and storage space will support the new wing and security features will add an enhanced level of safety for the youngsters in the program.

The project will also include the complete renovation of the church's Administration wing and access corridor to the existing sanctuary,  including new carpet as well as new wall and ceiling finishes.  New lighting, data, and audio/visual systems will be added to complete the renovation.  The new Pre-school and Administration wings will be completely accessible to the physically handicapped.   New parking, landscaping and access drives will complete the project.

The $2.5 million project was designed by Richmond church architect, William Henry Harris, whose firm, William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. has worked with more than 200 Virginia churches over the past 30 years. The general contractor for the project is CenturyConstruction, Inc. of Richmond.  The project is slated for completion by June of 2014.  

Salisbury Presbyterian Church to Break Ground!

Salisbury Presbyterian Church will break ground for a new Pre-School Wing addition on Sunday, September 8th, 2013, following worship services.  The new $2,500,000 addition will provide a 2 story 16,000 square foot state of the art educational facility for the church's successful pre-school program.

William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. has worked with the church for more than three years on the project.

Century Construction will act as General Contractor for the project.

The Latest Progress Pictures from Gayton Baptist Church

Gayton Baptist Church Outreach Center project tops out basement level.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School gets Face Lift for new school year!

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School gets Face Lift for new school year!

As students prepare to go back to school this fall, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is building a new Entrance Pavilion and Canopy to herald the new school year.  Located at 8250 Woodman Road in Henrico County, the school broke ground to renovate and expand their existing entry canopy as soon as school ended in the spring. The canopy project includes new covered walkways on either side of their new entry pavilion. The project will also enlarge the canopy to allow more drop-off area during inclement weather.  New lighting and security systems are also planned, and the canopy walkways will be completely accessible to the physically handicapped.   A new school emblem will crown the entry pavilion.

The $150,000 project was designed by local church architect, William Henry Harris, whose firm, William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. has worked with more than 200 Virginia churches over the past 30 years.

The general contractor for the project is Evans Construction, Inc. of Mechanicsville.  The project is slated for completion by September 15th of 2013.

Progress at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church

Second Mount Zion Baptist Church sees new transepts take shape as their old steeple is removed for a new one soon to arrive. The new transepts shall increase the sanctuary seating capacity by 220 seats.

Gayton Baptist Church's Outreach Center

Gayton Baptist Church's Outreach Center's excavation is underway!