Churches

In The Works: Submissions Ministries

Submission Ministries is a church community in Gainesville, Virginia devoted to advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Established in September of 2013, the church is pastored by Zack Lam, Jake Womack, and Zeke Lam. The vision and church name center around a passage of scripture from Romans 6:15-19 which speaks regarding the freedom offered to all who submit their lives to the leading of Jesus Christ. They began in a basement, then a storefront on Rt. 29, and back again in a home. Currently, Loveless Porter is working on the plans for the Submission Ministries Worship Center! “The task has been one of refinement and testing. We experienced tremendous favor to acquire the property, but getting plans drawn and our vision onto paper was turning out to be a much more difficult process than we expected. Then we met Sean Porter! His team at Loveless Porter Architects has been a true breath of fresh air. To say they have been accommodating is such an understatement. They have treated us more like a part of their family!” Loveless Porter Architects supports a number of local nonprofit organizations, including Submission Ministries through their Community Builder program. “With the Community Builder program, we partner with a deserving organization to provide pro bono or deeply discounted consulting and design services,” said Porter. We will be excited to share more information about Submissions Ministries and their future building as it progresses!

Brambleton: Dairy Barn Undergoes Daring Transformation

Success begets success. Having seen our architectural transformation of Sweeney Barn into a popular event space in Prince William County, Virginia, Loveless Porter was a natural choice when the Brambleton developers sought to breathe new life into a 1940s dairy barn in Ashburn, Virginia. In addition to architectural services, LPA remained involved during the buildout, working closely with our client and builder, Morgan-Keller, to see our vision through from conception to construction. With our help, this Northern Virginia landmark has reopened its doors as The Barn at Brambleton: a performance and event venue that hosts concerts, weddings, and other private celebrations, corporate events, community gatherings, and even Brambleton Presbyterian Church services. (Learn about the building's history.) The eye-catching style and versatility of the space earned The Barn at Brambleton recognition as a 2024 Pace Setter in the Loudoun Signature Awards. Interior spaces in the redesigned historic structure include gathering halls, offices, suites, and a commercial kitchen. Architectural modifications add modern convenience and improve the building’s structural integrity while preserving a nod to its rural past. Such as custom-hewn wood trusses framing soaring ceilings, and expansive windows that connect the barn to the surrounding landscape.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Loveless Porter (@loveless.porter)