Unity of Fairfax - Lemay Erickson Willcox Architects

Unity of Fairfax
Dramatic entrance canopy reaches-out and
OAK TON,
welcomes visitors to new first phase facility
VIRGINIA
LeMay Erickson Willcox worked with Unity of Fairfax to analyze
their outgrown existing facility and inefficiently organized site,
which included adjacent residential parcels acquired over time.
The resulting Master Plan replaces the existing church buildings
with new phased construction on the high part of the site. The new
site organization provides Unity with increased visibility within the
community, a setting graced by mature trees, and ample, efficiently
organized parking areas.
WORK
STATUS
Completed 2005
CONTACT
Mr. Steve Cumbie
Building Committee Chair
The First Phase building creates a dramatic impression with a
sweeping entrance canopy, drawing visitors into the building while
embracing a magnificent mature oak tree. Instantly recognizable
in the community, the canopy fronts otherwise simple, clean First
Phase building forms that include a multipurpose worship space,
administrative offices, and classrooms. Future phases envision
a circular sanctuary, symbolizing unity, lobby socializing areas, a
music suite, and additional classroom space.
Fairfax County Exceptional Design Award