Monument Heights Baptist Church broke ground for renovations to
its Education and Preschool Wings this past November. Located at the corner of Monument and
Libby Avenues (5716 Monument Avenue) and in Henrico County, the addition marks the first
major renovation project to the church since 1978.
The 14,000 square foot renovation will provide state of the art multiuse education and
preschool space, a new entry commons with information center and new bathrooms and access for
the physically handicapped. An attractive entrance foyer will also be part of the renovation project,
with a new covered drop-off allowing access to the church during inclement weather.
The renovation project developed out of a Master Planning and design process developed
by local architect and church design specialist, William Henry Harris, AIA. “Our Master Plan
workshop allowed all church members to participate in the design of their project, building
excitement and ownership in the project vision,” explains Harris, whose firm, William Henry
Harris & Associates, has worked with over 200 Virginia churches in the past 28 years.
The general contractor for the $1,500,000 project is Century Construction Company, of
Richmond, Virginia. The project is slated for completion by September 2011.
