HMS Architects Receive Two Prestigious Awards From The American Society of Interior Design

New Orleans, La. (September 11, 2010) – HMS Architects, a New Orleans-based firm, received two Prestigious Awards from the American Society of Interior Design, South Central Chapter, for the 2010 Excellence in Design Award at a gala in New Orleans, La. on Saturday. Amy Savoie, Professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) was present to accept the awards on behalf of HMS.

The Silver Award for Sustainable Interiors was bestowed on the HMS Team which consisted of Char Montgomery, Principal of HMS, Jim Rogers, Project Architect, Scott Welty, intern Architect, and Amy Savoie, Interior Designer for their design of Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School, located in the Broadmoor Community in New Orleans, LA. The elementary school reflects the new movement in sustainability with a friendly site design, high performance building envelope, enhanced classroom acoustics, daylighting design, “green” construction materials and many additional elements that function as teaching tools.

The Bronze award for Adaptive Reuse was given to HMS Architects for their renovation and adaptation of an antique store and residence into offices for Doctor’s Imaging Services. This renovation project transformed the interiors with custom millwork, soothing colors and finishes to meet the needs of the medical standards and create a brand for Doctor’s Imaging Services.

The judging panel was comprised of professional level board members from the ASID Missouri East Chapter.
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Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School was chosen as one of the New Orleans Recovery School District’s Quick Start Schools after Hurricane Katrina flooded the Broadmoor neighborhood. As a showcase green school, the Wilson Elementary School building incorporates more than 40 specific green measures to enhance the building’s energy efficiency and student performance.
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Doctor’s Imaging Services utilizes all of the latest and most technologically advanced equipment and are dedicated to meaningful innovation with new procedures. As a National Show Site for Siemens Medical Systems, DIS is the region’s only freestanding center to offer powerful Ultra High-Field 3T MRI, patient-friendly short bore and Open MIR. DIS is prepared to meet your unique MRI needs.
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HMS Architects was founded in 1996 and is recognized for providing sound, creative and enduring design through a collaborative process. Using the very latest technology, talented and experienced staff, and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork, HMS offers accessible communication both within the firm as well as with clients, contractors and consultants.