Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects (POH) recently completed the 113,000 SF Riverside EpiCenter, a multi-purpose community center in Austell, Georgia. The $33.7 million, two-story facility was designed to achieve LEED Silver certification. POH provided full architectural, interior design, and graphic design services, as well as venue branding throughout the facility. The center is organized around a central two-story mall with the various venues easily approached, including a 600-seat auditorium, 300-seat ballroom, rock-climbing wall, six-lane bowling alley, recording studio, two-story youth center with arcade, and a child care center. A 24,000-SF fitness club, called EpiFitness, contains an aerobics room, weight room, elevated running track, and a basketball court with seating for 220 spectators. Locker facilities include spa, sauna, showers, steam room and ample lockers. Six food vendors will be based in the food court area, as well as a coffee bar and juice bar. "The POH team worked hard to make each individual space memorable," Charles O'Brien III, President of POH says.

The design for the Riverside EpiCenter was conceived from Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral's Bishop Dale C. Bronner. His vision was a vibrant modern center that would promote community involvement and offer an alternative for individuals and families who are looking for wholesome entertainment and recreational opportunities. "We partnered with Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects based on their successful design of our Chapel, Fellowship and Education facility," said Executive Pastor Christopher Boyd, who served on the church's project team. "They could see the idea in Bishop Bronner's heart and actualized his vision. Not only is it a visually attractive facility, it also functions well."

About Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects (POH)

Established in 1971, Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects has been in business for over 42 years of providing architecture, interior design, and graphic design services for both public and private sector clients throughout the US. The firm is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, with a satellite office in Pittsburgh, PA. The firm's design portfolio includes a diverse range of markets including industrial, ecclesiastical, educational, justice, automotive, correctional, retail, office, and recreation projects. The Atlanta Business Chronicle ranks Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects among Atlanta's "Top 25 Architectural and Interior Design Firms".

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