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.
Monday, October 26, 2009
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
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