A large, two-story house with a metal roof and white siding, surrounded by a well-maintained green lawn and several lampposts. Three people are walking near the house, and it has an American flag and a flag with a blue background and white emblem.

DILLON WELCOME CENTER

DILLON WELCOME CENTER · DILLON, SC · GOVERNMENTAL · COMPLETED

A public welcome center designed to greet visitors to Dillon, South Carolina with a sense of place and pride. Jeff Lewis AIA delivered a well-executed governmental facility that serves as the first impression of a community for travelers passing through.

Entrance to a men's restroom with a sign on the wall indicating wheelchair accessibility.

Welcome centers occupy a unique position in public architecture. They are the first built environment a visitor encounters, and they carry the responsibility of representing an entire community in a single structure. Jeff Lewis AIA approached the Dillon Welcome Center with that in mind, delivering a facility that is welcoming, functional, and reflective of the pride Dillon takes in its place along South Carolina's highways.

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Exterior view of a modern multi-story building with white siding, large windows, and a metal roof, featuring a covered porch with a swing and small landscaping along the sidewalk.
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THE FIRST IMPRESSION OF A COMMUNITY, BUILT TO LAST.

ALL GOVERNMENTAL