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Monday, December 28, 2009
Andrew Wilson Elementary featured on NPR
Full story at npr.com
More information about Andrew Wilson Elementary
Monday, October 26, 2009
LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building Wins Again
The American Society of Interior Design has awarded Amy Savoie, of HMS Architects of New Orleans, the BRONZE award for Excellence in Design for the LSU Music and Dramatic Arts, at Louisiana State University.
Amy Savoie Honored for Achievement in Passing NCIDQ
Amy is receiving her professional pin from American Society of Interior Design (ASID) for her professional achievement in passing the National Council Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). NCIDQ is a non-profit organization, involved in examination and certification of interior designers.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
HMS-designed Music and Dramatic Arts Building Opens at LSU.
After an extensive renovation, the Music and Dramatic Arts Building at Louisiana State University is ready for its grand re-dedication, this Sunday, September 20th, 2009.
HMS restored, renovated, and redesigned this historic Art Deco building to house all the functions needed for world-class schools of music, theater, and dance, winning several awards for the end result.
The existing Depression-era Facility was renovated with state-of-the-art spaces, including the Shaver Theatre, a black box theater, dance rehearsal studio, acrobatic rehearsal studio, percussion rehearsal room, scene shop, scene drafting/CADD studio, costume shop, classrooms, piano studio, instrument lockers, practice rooms, faculty offices, administrative offices, and even a student lounge.
To commemorate the occasion, LSU is hosting a series of events over the course of this weekend, culminating in the re-dedication this Sunday.
Monday, August 3, 2009
HMS exhibits mural at Art/Architecture show during annual New Orleans art walk.
New Orleans, La. August 1, 2009
HMS Architects showcase their Window Mural for the Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School project at the opening of the new AIA New Orleans Chapter Center for Design. The new office and exhibit space, located on Lee Circle, hosted a grand opening to coincide with the annual White Linen Night art walk on Julia St.
HMS Architects principal Charles Montgomery, AIA New Orleans Chapter President-Elect, was pleased to help make the evening a success by responding to the request for art done by local architects, "The Wilson Mural is more than just a decorative work, we've combined imagery and history into a teaching tool that not only beautifies the space it occupies but edifies the children in a meaningful way. We hope they have a lot of fun with it too."
The mural design, recreated in miniature for the AIA exhibit, is currently in production for full scale installation at Wilson Elementary. The panels of art will be laminated into the existing glass windows that overlook what will become interior space of an atrium and stairwell once the new addition of the building has been added.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Jill Passes NCIDQ Test, Earns Licensure
Jill Williams, an Interior Designer with HMS Architects, recently passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Examination and earned the prestigious NCIDQ Certificate. With this, she also became a licensed Interior Designer with the Louisiana Office of the Governor State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers on 6/19/09.
Passage of the Examination and earning NCIDQ credential signifies that Mrs. Williams has met the standards for education, experience and examination for interior designers in North America. A minimum of six years of combined education and experience is required before being eligible to take the practice-based Examination. The NCIDQ Examination is a rigorous, three-part examination requiring examinees to demonstrate competence in a wide variety of aspects that affect the safety of the interior environment. The examination covers programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, contract administration and professional practice, among many other related topics such as codes, sustainability and universal design.
NCIDQ has long been the standard to identify those interior designers who are uniquely qualified to protect the public health, safety and welfare, explains Deborah Steinmetz, 2009 NCIDQ President. The NCIDQ certificate is the mark of a professional, and this credential is what every user of a space should look for when choosing or working with an Interior Designer.
Passage of the Examination and earning NCIDQ credential signifies that Mrs. Williams has met the standards for education, experience and examination for interior designers in North America. A minimum of six years of combined education and experience is required before being eligible to take the practice-based Examination. The NCIDQ Examination is a rigorous, three-part examination requiring examinees to demonstrate competence in a wide variety of aspects that affect the safety of the interior environment. The examination covers programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, contract administration and professional practice, among many other related topics such as codes, sustainability and universal design.
NCIDQ has long been the standard to identify those interior designers who are uniquely qualified to protect the public health, safety and welfare, explains Deborah Steinmetz, 2009 NCIDQ President. The NCIDQ certificate is the mark of a professional, and this credential is what every user of a space should look for when choosing or working with an Interior Designer.
Monday, July 6, 2009
HMS Architects receive IIDA Award of Excellence
New Orleans, La. June 27, 2009 – HMS Architects was presented with a Award of Excellence by the Delta Regional Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) for their work in the interior design of the Shaver Theater at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Most Highly Regarded Award in the Design Industry IIDA’s Annual Interior Design Competition recognizes outstanding Interior Design and encourages new ideas and techniques in the design and furnishing of interior spaces.
“The winning projects range in size and scope but all exemplify IIDA’s mission to enhance the quality of life through innovation and excellence in interior design.” - Viveca Bissonnette, IIDA, CID, LEED AP, IIDA Vice President of Communications
Jill R. Williams, Designer representing HMS Architects received the award for the renovation design of the Shaver Theater on Saturday June 27 @ the Lowe's Hotel in New Orleans. The Shaver Theater is located in the Music and Dramatic Arts building on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, La. This large Italian Renaissance building is recognized in the State Register of Historic Places.
The Shaver Theater had a series of prior additions and renovations resultant in a discordant mishmash of space. HMS Architects restored the visual balance and enhanced the distinctive art deco element of the original 400 seat theater and main lobby. This jewel of a theater can be viewed at http://www.hmsarchitects.com/01-001.xml.
The Most Highly Regarded Award in the Design Industry IIDA’s Annual Interior Design Competition recognizes outstanding Interior Design and encourages new ideas and techniques in the design and furnishing of interior spaces.
“The winning projects range in size and scope but all exemplify IIDA’s mission to enhance the quality of life through innovation and excellence in interior design.” - Viveca Bissonnette, IIDA, CID, LEED AP, IIDA Vice President of Communications
Jill R. Williams, Designer representing HMS Architects received the award for the renovation design of the Shaver Theater on Saturday June 27 @ the Lowe's Hotel in New Orleans. The Shaver Theater is located in the Music and Dramatic Arts building on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, La. This large Italian Renaissance building is recognized in the State Register of Historic Places.
The Shaver Theater had a series of prior additions and renovations resultant in a discordant mishmash of space. HMS Architects restored the visual balance and enhanced the distinctive art deco element of the original 400 seat theater and main lobby. This jewel of a theater can be viewed at http://www.hmsarchitects.com/01-001.xml.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
HMS Bolsters Its Green Building Credentials, Yet Again.
HMS Architects Damien Job and Michael Buisson have sucessfully completed the LEED Accredited Professional test, through the Green Building Certification Institute. Their achievement propels HMS Architects to rank among the most qualified LEED Savvy architectural firms in Louisiana. Damien and Michael join Scott Welty, Nate Walker, Michael Vega, and Amy Savoie at HMS in the pursuit of green building practices as LEED Accredited Professionals.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, sets specific benchmarks and standards to define and measure the environmentally friendly aspects of buildings. A certified LEED AP can help to streamline the process, having demonstrated sufficient knowledge and the strategies of making a LEED Certified Building.
More about LEED Projects done by HMS
More about LEED AP's at GBCI
More about LEED at USGBC
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, sets specific benchmarks and standards to define and measure the environmentally friendly aspects of buildings. A certified LEED AP can help to streamline the process, having demonstrated sufficient knowledge and the strategies of making a LEED Certified Building.
More about LEED Projects done by HMS
More about LEED AP's at GBCI
More about LEED at USGBC
Monday, June 8, 2009
Satellite Center Garners Praise from Education Officials
ABC 26 narrator, Michael Hill facilitated a visit to the Satellite Center in Luling, Louisiana by Don Trahan, Louisiana Department of Education; Bese Members, Penny Dastugue, Glenny Lee Buquet, Jim Garvey; Senator Ben Neves, Chairman of Education Committee; State Representative from Norco, Gary Smith, JR. The officials interviewed seniors Mason Noote and Ryan Cannon from the applied science program, Destiny Bridges and La’Nai Joseph from nursing and Dalton Alfortish from graphic design programs. The consensus of opinion articulated by the students interviewed was of excitement. Some of the comments from the visiting officials:
Penny Dastugue, BESE Member. “I am really excited about what is going on in St. Charles Parish. Rodney Lafont is a great leader. He and his board determine what their students need and give it to them. He doesn’t get any more dollars than other districts around the state and yet he seems to be spending it where it needs to be spent. He told me today that his dropout rate is about 2% -that alone tells the whole story.”
Glenny Lee Buquet, BESE Member. “It is important for the public to see this. So often people will say; ‘You are throwing money at education. You are not really doing anything.’ This is a perfect example of how to use your funding well.”
Senator Ben Neves, Chairman of Education Committee. "St. Charles the Parish School Board has done really well……. this will become a pilot state wide and St. Charles Parish has set the tone for many across the state to follow.”
Jim Garvey, BESE Member. “I was surprised at the relative low cost of setting this place up. The money went a long way.”
State Representative Gary Smith Jr. “It’s a better use of the dollars. It is so great to see the students engaged and happy to be in school.”
Vickie Krutzer, Monroe City School Board. “This has been so exciting. In northeast Louisiana we desperately need career option programs for our students. It is so exciting to see the board and the superintendent partnering with business.”
The Satellite Technology High School was the collaborative effort of a diverse group resulting in a wonderful structure and educational tool for the growing community. The team led by St. Charles Superintendent, Dr. Rodney Lafon concentrated on career paths that were projected to show the greatest growth over the next decade. The design hinged on a truly comprehensive planning process. The school was conceived to focus on specific curriculum not available in the traditional classroom setting. Glenn C. Higgins, project architect, (Principal in Charge at Glenn C. Higgins Assoc. prior to joining HMS Architects) was invited to be a part of the planning team from its inception. The initial process began with education studies, national research and local industry trends.
The design challenge of the Satellite Center was two-fold. The first task was to create innovative spaces that best met the requirements of each academic program, but also to integrate the unique building demands of each program into one cohesive structure. With functional needs varying from sound-proof recording studios to fully operational professional-kitchens, achieving the appropriate building materials and a strategic floor plan were paramount to our success.
Watch the video from ABC 26
More information about the Satellite Center
Penny Dastugue, BESE Member. “I am really excited about what is going on in St. Charles Parish. Rodney Lafont is a great leader. He and his board determine what their students need and give it to them. He doesn’t get any more dollars than other districts around the state and yet he seems to be spending it where it needs to be spent. He told me today that his dropout rate is about 2% -that alone tells the whole story.”
Glenny Lee Buquet, BESE Member. “It is important for the public to see this. So often people will say; ‘You are throwing money at education. You are not really doing anything.’ This is a perfect example of how to use your funding well.”
Senator Ben Neves, Chairman of Education Committee. "St. Charles the Parish School Board has done really well……. this will become a pilot state wide and St. Charles Parish has set the tone for many across the state to follow.”
Jim Garvey, BESE Member. “I was surprised at the relative low cost of setting this place up. The money went a long way.”
State Representative Gary Smith Jr. “It’s a better use of the dollars. It is so great to see the students engaged and happy to be in school.”
Vickie Krutzer, Monroe City School Board. “This has been so exciting. In northeast Louisiana we desperately need career option programs for our students. It is so exciting to see the board and the superintendent partnering with business.”
The Satellite Technology High School was the collaborative effort of a diverse group resulting in a wonderful structure and educational tool for the growing community. The team led by St. Charles Superintendent, Dr. Rodney Lafon concentrated on career paths that were projected to show the greatest growth over the next decade. The design hinged on a truly comprehensive planning process. The school was conceived to focus on specific curriculum not available in the traditional classroom setting. Glenn C. Higgins, project architect, (Principal in Charge at Glenn C. Higgins Assoc. prior to joining HMS Architects) was invited to be a part of the planning team from its inception. The initial process began with education studies, national research and local industry trends.
The design challenge of the Satellite Center was two-fold. The first task was to create innovative spaces that best met the requirements of each academic program, but also to integrate the unique building demands of each program into one cohesive structure. With functional needs varying from sound-proof recording studios to fully operational professional-kitchens, achieving the appropriate building materials and a strategic floor plan were paramount to our success.
Watch the video from ABC 26
More information about the Satellite Center
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
HMS Architects lead design effort to renovate Our Lady of Lourdes
HMS Architects was chosen to lead the design work for the renovation of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet, Louisiana. The groundbreaking on May 12, 2009 was attended by an large crowd of enthusiastic and deeply grateful official and parishioners. The original church had been dedicated in August of 1998 only to be flooded seven years later with 10 feet of flood waters from Hurricane Katrina. The parishioners have been gathering for worship services in the neighboring parish of St. Bernard Church.
Photo by William McCartney: The Our Lady of Lourdes Rebuilding Committee is shown with church and parish officals at the ground breaking ceremony on May 12, 2009. From left: Scott Giroir, Peggy Schifano, Hector Perez, Teddy Diecidue, the Rev. John Arnone, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes; St. Bernard Parish Councilman Wayne Landry, Mary Ann Bazile, St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro, Phyllis Diecidue, St. Bernard School Board Member Perry Nicosia, Andre Villere, architect from the Archdiocese of New Orleans,; Mike Buisson from HMS Architects, Liz Lacomb, Building coordinator for the Archdiocese of New Orleans; Keith Steger from HMS Architects.
More information at the St. Bernard Parish websiteTuesday, April 28, 2009
HMS Architects Takes Pride In Their Design of the New Marriott Residence Inn
HMS Architects, a New Orleans- based firm, has designed the latest addition to the Marriott family, the new Residence Inn by Marriott at Northpark Business Park in Covington, LA
Residence Inn by Marriott is the quality tier of the extended stay lodging segment, with suites offering a residential environment for longer length of stays of five or more nights.
All 125-suite guestrooms feature full kitchens, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and other high end finishes throughout.
HMS has taken the newest prototypical design for Residence Inn, and manipulated the spaces to fit on a challenging site in an existing wooded business park. Care was taken to preserve the natural landscape, and blend the building in with its surroundings by adding a large assortment of native plants to the site.
Business technology has been integrated throughout the hotel, and meeting space provided with over 1400sf of custom space with a high tech tele-video conferencing system, wireless internet, and multiple data ports for meetings.
A spacious lobby was designed with a multitude of natural light, library niches for small semi-private gatherings, a large communal breakfast table with data ports, and an on-site business center.
Monday, March 9, 2009
HMS Bolsters Its Green Building Credentials, Again
HMS Interior Designer, Amy Savoie, has successfully completed the LEED Accredited Professional test for Commercial Interiors through the Green Building Certification Institute. Her achievement propels HMS Architects to rank among the most qualified LEED savvy architectural firms in Louisiana. Amy joins Michael Vega, Nate Walker and Scott Welty at HMS in the pursuit of green building practices as LEED Accredited professionals.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, sets specific benchmarks and standards to define and measure the environmentally friendly aspects of buildings. A certified LEED AP can help to streamline the process, having demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the process and the strategies of making a LEED Certified Building.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Amy Passes NCIDQ Test, Earns Licensure
Amy Diecidue Savoie, an Interior Designer with HMS Architects, recently passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Examination and earned the prestigious NCIDQ Certificate. With this, she also became a licensed Interior Designer with the Louisiana Office of the Governor State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers on 2/13/09.
Passage of the Examination and earning NCIDQ credential signifies that Mrs. Savoie has met the standards for education, experience and examination for interior designers in North America. A minimum of six years of combined education and experience is required before being eligible to take the practice-based Examination. The NCIDQ Examination is a rigorous, three-part examination requiring examinees to demonstrate competence in a wide variety of aspects that affect the safety of the interior environment. The examination covers programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, contract administration and professional practice, among many other related topics such as codes, sustainability and universal design.
NCIDQ has long been the standard to identify those interior designers who are uniquely qualified to protect the public health, safety and welfare, explains Deborah Steinmetz, 2009 NCIDQ President. The NCIDQ certificate is the mark of a professional, and this credential is what every user of a space should look for when choosing or working with an Interior Designer.
Passage of the Examination and earning NCIDQ credential signifies that Mrs. Savoie has met the standards for education, experience and examination for interior designers in North America. A minimum of six years of combined education and experience is required before being eligible to take the practice-based Examination. The NCIDQ Examination is a rigorous, three-part examination requiring examinees to demonstrate competence in a wide variety of aspects that affect the safety of the interior environment. The examination covers programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, contract administration and professional practice, among many other related topics such as codes, sustainability and universal design.
NCIDQ has long been the standard to identify those interior designers who are uniquely qualified to protect the public health, safety and welfare, explains Deborah Steinmetz, 2009 NCIDQ President. The NCIDQ certificate is the mark of a professional, and this credential is what every user of a space should look for when choosing or working with an Interior Designer.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
HMS Bolsters Its Green Building Credentials
HMS Intern Architect, Michael Vega, has successfully completed the LEED Accredited Professional test through the Green Building Certification Institute. His achievement propels HMS Architects to rank among the most qualified LEED savvy architectural firms in Louisiana. Michael joins Nate Walker and Scott Welty at HMS in the pursuit of green building practices as LEED Accredited professionals.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, sets specific benchmarks and standards to define and measure the environmentally friendly aspects of buildings. A certified LEED AP can help to streamline the process, having demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the process and the strategies of making a LEED Certified Building.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, sets specific benchmarks and standards to define and measure the environmentally friendly aspects of buildings. A certified LEED AP can help to streamline the process, having demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the process and the strategies of making a LEED Certified Building.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
HMS Converts to BIM
Since June, HMS has been pioneering the conversion to a Building Information Modeling System (BIM), which is replacing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) as a drawing tool. This shift is comparable to the shift from hand-drafting to CAD, which brings with it added speed, efficiency, and accuracy to the client.
Whereas CAD is simply a computerized system of lines, BIM uses a fully modeled digital building, from which the lines of the drawings are derived automatically. This allows us to integrate traditional plans and sections with 3D views, with perspective views, even to sophisticated computer environmental simulation, and offer these to the client in a comparatively reduced timeframe.
It also can integrate with contractors, and estimators, during construction, and building operations after completion.
HMS is ahead of the curve in this transition, as we are the first company we know of in the area to convert to this new technology, and have been using it with several projects already.
More about the New Basin Canal Lighthouse, designed in BIM
More about the Andrew H Wilson School, rendered using BIM
Friday, February 13, 2009
HMS to speak at Green Building Workshop
Charles Montgomery, from HMS Architects, and Linda Morgano from Global Green, are partnering to present our work on Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School, set to be the first LEED Certified School in Louisiana, at the High Performance Schools Workshop at LSU.
This free workshop is jointly sponsored by Global Green, the American Institute of Architects, Louisiana State University, and the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund, to bring architects, engineers, school officials, building maintenance personnel, and elected officials together to discuss past green building successes and future solutions, specifically in schools.
HMS is honored to present Andrew H. Wilson and our experiences in its design and construction to better educate the community at large. The workshop is on February 28, 2009, from 9 am to 4 pm at the LSU College of Art & Design.
More about the Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School
More Information on the Workshop
This free workshop is jointly sponsored by Global Green, the American Institute of Architects, Louisiana State University, and the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund, to bring architects, engineers, school officials, building maintenance personnel, and elected officials together to discuss past green building successes and future solutions, specifically in schools.
HMS is honored to present Andrew H. Wilson and our experiences in its design and construction to better educate the community at large. The workshop is on February 28, 2009, from 9 am to 4 pm at the LSU College of Art & Design.
More about the Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School
More Information on the Workshop
Thursday, February 12, 2009
HMS Wins Award in South Central Construction
Falstaff recieved an Award of Excellence in Renovation/Restoration in the Louisiana Best of 2008 awards, by South Central Construction.
South Central Construction has recognized HMS and Citadel Builders for their work in renovating the Historic Falstaff Brewery by converting it into apartments. The building, which was built in stages for more than a century, was largely preserved, while still accomodating the vastly different needs of apartment units, as opposed to beer tanks. The end result is an apartment complex with high ceilings, large windows, light-filled courtyards, modern conveniences, and yet over a hundred years of character and history built right in.
HMS is honored to be recognized by South Central Construction, and congratulates Citadel Builders for also being recognized for their work on an inherently tricky construction job.
South Central Construction also noted the groundbreaking at the LSU Union Theater, the renovation of the 1965 theater, the largest on campus, to modern standards, amenities, and design.
Falstaff in the Best of 2008 at South Central Construction
More about the Historic Falstaff Brewery
LSU Union Theater featured in South Central Construction
More about the LSU Union Theater
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Marrero Readiness Center Wins Job of the Month
The Marrero Readiness Center is the Job of the Month for Architectural Building Components for October 2008.
This award is presented by Architectural Building Components for outstanding design, construction, and craftsmanship.
HMS thanks the General Contractor, Citadel Builders, and their Roofing Contractor, E.R. Barnes, LLC for their good work, and Architectural Building Components for their products and recognition.
Within very stringent time constraints, HMS Architects designed the Louisiana Army National Guard Marrero Readiness Center and received accolades for the quality of the design and the building sustainability. In addition to meeting all of the space requirements and anti terrorism criteria, the facility will obtain Gold LEED accreditation.
More about the LEED Gold Marrero Readiness Center
More about the Marrero Readiness Center from LouisianaMilitaryReconstruction.com
More recent Jobs of the Month at Architectural Building Components
Monday, February 9, 2009
HMS Wins Bronze
HMS Architects received two Bronze Awards from American Society of Interior Design, South Central Chapter for the 2008 Excellence in Design Competition.
The Bronze award for Hospitality: Living was bestowed on the HMS Architectural Team of Charles Montgomery, Michael Buisson, Amy Savoie and Stacey Boldt for their Design for SpringHill Suites by Marriott located at Harrahs at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La. This new construction reflects the new movement in hospitality toward an intimate boutique design (i.e. specialty amenities, one of a kind design elements, open space plans, spa like bathrooms, etc.) The design team developed a prototype that bridged a generation 3 package to a generation 4 interior design package. The design team accomplished the design aesthetics, within Marriotts goals and our clients budget. The owners enthusiastically endorsed the completed project making it rewarding for both client and design team.
The Bronze award for Corporate: Large (+15000 Sf) was bestowed on the HMS Architectural Team of Charles Montgomery, Amy Savoie and Stacey Boldt for their Design for Corporate Offices of Intralox, LLC located in Harahan, Louisiana. This renovation project transforms the interiors with new standards to be used throughout the clients international offices. Custom millwork, bright colors and unconventional finishes for the engineering and customer service departments reflect the companys bold and vibrant personality. What makes a good working ambiance? The personality and culture of the organization: exactly what the design team accomplished during the interior renovations of this corporate office.
These awards are a shining example of why HMS Architects has a high referral rate from existing clients. HMS Architects is a recognized leader in providing sound, creative and enduring design through a collaborative process. We are fortunate enough to have exceedingly capable architects and interior designers to lead projects and bring fresh new solutions to our projects.
The awards were presented at a Gala Ceremony in Little Rock, Arkansas Saturday, October 18, 2008. Amy Savoie, Allied member of ASID was present to accept the awards for HMS Architects. The level of professionalism and the quality of work has gotten better each year reported Antoinette Wyre, Chair, ASID Design Completion. The judging panel was comprised of nine professional level ASID board members from the St. Louis, Missouri area.
HMS Architects offers a full range of architectural services, including: Feasibility studies, Programming and planning, Master planning services, Consulting services, Conceptual design services, Preparation of construction documents, Interior design services, Landscape design services, Project management, Construction administration services, as well as Expert witness and consultation.
More about the Intralox Renovation
More about the Bossier City Springhill Suites
Springhill Suites Article in Archi-tech Magazine
HMS Projects Honored by ABC
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) Honors Louisianas Top Construction Projects Designed by HMS Architects
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Orleans/Bayou Chapter recognized the regions top 2008 construction projects during its Excellence in Construction and National Safety Excellence awards celebration on November 5, 2008.
ABCs Excellence in Construction awards program recognizes the quality and innovation of merit shop construction and honors all members of the construction team, including the contractor, owner, architect, and engineer.
Among the top 2008 construction projects in the region recognized by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Orleans/Bayou Chapter were projects designed by HMS Architects.
2008 Excellence in Construction Winners:
Excellence Award Category Recipients:
Durr Heavy Construction, LLC:
Specialty Contracting-Sitework/Landscape/Hardscape: National Guard Covington Readiness Center designed by HMS Architects.
Citadel Builders, LLC:
Institutional-$10 to $25 million: Covington Readiness Center Designed by HMS Architects
Citadel Builders, LLC:
Historical Renovation- $10 to $100 million: Falstaff Apartments designed by HMS Architects.
This years winners were judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts on complexity, attractiveness, unusual challenges, completion time, workmanship, safety, and budget
Friday, January 30, 2009
HMS Architects Design the New Fine Arts Annex for Adams Middle School
HMS Architects, a New Orleans based firm, has designed the new fine arts annex for John Quincy Adams Middle School. The ground breaking ceremony took place at a press conference last month.
As a critical part of a childs education, we wanted to reflect those values in our design for the Schools fine arts addition, said Charles Montgomery, Principal of HMS Architects. Our goal was to create something clean, simple and handsome, qualities we believe are integral to students exploration and discovery of art, especially music. The theatres floor is an example of how we incorporated the theme of music in the project, its a motif of piano keys.
The 6,600 square foot, state of the art facility will cost about 1.8 million and feature a performance area with seating for 250, along with a band rehearsal room for 150 students and a 20 by 30 foot proscenium stage for school plays, pageants and programs. Other design elements include a percussion practice room for 30 students, two dressing rooms, two faculty practice rooms, a stage shop and other supporting spaces and offices.
The annex will be finished and ready for students in the spring of 2010.
More about the Fine Arts Center at John Quincy Adams Middle School
More about Durr Heavy Constructions Awards
More about Citadels Awards
LSU Union Renovations to begin
Renovation of largest LSU theater To state-of-the-art facility to take 1 year
Construction of the LSU Union Theater designed by HMS Architects is set to begin. Scheduled to be completed in 2009 the renovation of this 1300 seat theater includes new a completely renovated interior including seating, new side box seating and an entirely new catwalk system. Also added are new inviting multi-story lobbies and circulation spaces, as well as pre-function spaces and new dressing rooms. Most importantly the acoustics of the room are being completely reworked to provide theater quality sound.
SpringHill Suites Opens
New Hotel breaks with usual prototypes
The new Springhill Suites by Marriott in Bossier City, Louisiana, adjacent to the Harrahs Louisiana Downs, has opened. A grand opening is scheduled for September 25. This 150 room hotel includes lobby and public space designs by HMS as Marriott was in the midst of changing their Springhill Suites prototypes. HMS designed custom millwork for the lobby including the Reception Desk, Breakfast Nook and wood paneled Accent Wall. The designs incorporated warm wood tones and glowing patterns. Guestroom millwork including the desks and television console were designed by HMS. In addition HMS was able to select all of the furniture for the lobby and guestrooms, rather than use Marriott standards.
St. Pauls Episcopal Church restored
Lakeview church back only 16 months after storm
In our effort to help in the New Orleans recovery, HMS Architects eagerly accepted the challenge of restoring the flooded St. Paul s Episcopal Church and School. Having sat in several feet of water during hurricane Katrina the renovation work required was extensive. After surveying the conditions HMS coordinated the restoration of the campus. The church and classrooms were up and running only sixteen months after the storm, bringing back life to the Lakeview neighborhood.
HMS to right fallen icon
Lighthouse to rise higher than before, and you can help
HMS Architects is working with the Save the Lake Foundation and the US Coast Guard to bring back a historic treasure to the New Orleans lakefront. After being severely damaged by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the lighthouse has been meticulously catalogued and a design for its stabilization and renovation are being studied by HMS. Careful planning is underway to save the lighthouse from further damage and restore it to its original glory. The Save the Lake Foundation will also have a new museum and wetlands educational center at the lighthouse site.
More about this project
New Canal Lighthouse Article Times Picayune
Vote for the lighthouse to recieve free windows and doors
Falstaff Brewery Opens
Rehabilitated local icon reopens as much-needed mixed-income housing
The HMS Architects designed Falstaff Brewery Apartments are now open and available for rent. This historic rehabilitation of a six building brewery complex provides much needed housing in the downtown corridor. Apartments come in one to three bedroom configurations and are available to low income families as well as having market rate units available. Located just minutes from downtown and the French Quarter the units have large existing windows to take advantage of the views to the downtown skyline.
More about this project
Falstaff Article in local Times-Picayune Paper
Falstaff Article in Architecture Record
Falstaff Article from City Business
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Marrero Readiness Center Completed
The facility will obtain LEED Gold certification
Within very stringent time constraints, HMS Architects designed the Louisiana Army National Guard Marrero Readiness Center and received accolades for the quality of the design and the building sustainability. In addition to meeting all of the space requirements and anti terrorism criteria, the facility will obtain Gold LEED accreditation.
More about this project
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Covington Readiness Center Completed
The facility is shooting for LEED Gold certification
HMS Architects is the design leader for the Citadel Builders design/build team constructing the Louisiana National Guard Readiness Center in Covington , Louisiana . The building is being designed to achieve Gold LEED accreditation and will include an assembly, space, administration offices, classrooms, locker rooms, storage and vehicle maintenance facilities.
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