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Virginia Library Association Annual Conference
On October 27-28, HBA became first-time exhibitors at the Virginia Library Association Annual Conference in Portsmouth, VA. Taking advantage of being “local,” we pulled out all the stops to create an engaging audiovisual display, complete with complimentary bags of popcorn!
The conference theme was “Nature is a Language: Can you Read? Literacy and Sustainability in Virginia’s Libraries,” and we took the opportunity to showcase some of the environmentally-friendly features that Architect Mike Winner included in Churchland Library, located just a few miles from the conference site. The library’s innovative design makes it a landmark for community members with strong ties to the well-loved Coleman Nursery previous located on the site. Light-filled reading spaces, whimsical children’s area, and outdoor seating make it a destination for all ages.
Also on display were models and sketches from HBA’s recent in-house library design charette. During a charette, all employees are invited to produce ideas and concepts for the given project, which are then discussed and evaluated by the group. We believe that collaborative design is the best way to fully understand the needs of the client and to arrive at an architectural solution that will benefit all stake-holders in the design. The models generated discussion among conference attendees on how thoughtful and quality design can improve a library’s service to its readership, and ultimately increase literacy among community members.
While the eye-catching graphics, thought-provoking youtube videos, and hunger-inducing popcorn smells certainly drew many people to our exhibit booth, we hope they left with an understanding of how architects can partner with libraries to create spaces which better serve their communities. If that message came across loud and clear to the conference attendees, some old friends and many new ones, then our participation was a success. For anyone who missed us, we’ll greet you next year with a warm handshake and a freshly-popped bag of popcorn!
-Becky Cook
Platinum Award for Virginia Beach Middle School
Four architect firms and six schools were recognized in the 2011 Virginia School Boards Association’s Exhibition of School Architecture. The competition is held in conjunction with the VSBA annual convention. Winning projects were selected from 19 entries from 9 architectural firms in the areas of new construction, renovation, and adaptive use of existing space. This year one of HBA’s projects was among those featured.
2011 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Awards
Virginia Beach Middle School- Platinum Design Award
HBA Architecture & Interior Design
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Railroad Museum of Virginia GRAND OPENING
The Railroad Museum of Virginia held their grand opening this past Thursday. November 10, 2011. HBA Architecture and Interior Design was very pleased to guide this project through a number of complex zoning and approval processes while also providing a design that met the museum’s need for a historic structure.
Members of the Railroad Museum of Virginia Board, city officials and members of various local museums attended.
Senator Moody, the president of the Railroad Museum, opened the railroad museum with some remarks, and an extensive list of all the people who contributed to the museum, the list includes many local companies and people who have a passion for Railroads.
Mayor Wright spoke about this importance of the Railroad to the city of Portsmouth and the value of cultural institutions in the city. He gave a brief history of the railroad in Portsmouth.
Sheriff Watson’s work crews have helped the Railroad Museum cleaning and painting the cars, cutting the grass and pitching in whenever there was a need.
The sheriff spoke of the pride his work crews having in maintaining the facility, and the railroad museum members expressed their appreciation with a round of applause for the work crew.
Following the remarks, members of the Railroad Museum gave tours of the cars and exhibits to anyone interested.
- John DenBoer
Virginia Beach is a Cleaner Community!
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission is a City Council-appointed group formed in 1980 to undertake the task of promoting litter prevention, recycling, beautification and general environmental awareness through educational projects designed to reach all segments of our community. On Wednesday November 2, 2011 at the Westminster Canterbury Conference Center, one of HBA’s own Bobby Sharon was awarded two separate awards for work throughout the City. Bobby has coordinated the volunteer effort at HBA to clean the areas around our offices at Town Center collecting trash along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard as well as an effort to clean-up around Virginia Beach Middle School down at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Gathering folks to wake up early on a Saturday morning to pick up trash is a thankless task to say the least, and Bobby has dutifully upheld this position. Not only is Bobby a leader for HBA, he also leads his car club, the Southeastern Virginia Mustang Club towards achieving the same goals. HBA is proud of Bobby and all his hard work to help keep Virginia Beach a Clean Community.
HBA would like to congratulate Hampton Roads’ newest leaders…
At the CEO Welcome Breakfast held at the Founders Inn on November 8th, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce recognized 32 of Hampton Roads’ newest leaders. We would like to say “Congratulations,” and “Thank you for helping to keep our region strong.”
Honorees included:
Dennis Bickmeier – President, Richmond International Raceway
Melanie Bownman – General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton
Tom Cherry – Regional Vice President, Hearst Media Services/Local Edge
Dr. Paul Conco – President, Paul D. Camp Community College
James K. Dill – President, The Virginia College Fund
Heyward Donigan – President & Chief Operating Officer, ValueOptions, Inc.
Jennifer Drake – General Manager, Nordstrom
Josh Ellis – District Manager, Kelly Services
Steve Fabian – Vice President, AvalonBay Customer Care Center
Tim Fields – Director of Sales, Chesapeake Conference Center
Shari Friedman – Partner, Healthcare Guidance Group
Taylor Harrell – Tidewater Regional Executive, Southern Bank & Trust
Darryl Henderson – Division Manager, Aecom
Danny Hewitt – Owner, AArrow Advertising
B.J. Henley – Marketing & Research Representative, North Star First Response
Heather Hise – General Manager, Target
Lee Jones – Campus Director, Bryant & Stratton College
Susan Kirkpatrick – President and co-founder, AdvantaCoach LLC
Steven Kirkpatrick – Vice President and co-founder, AdvantaCoach LLC
Jennifer Kreiser – Associate Nurse Executive, Sentara Leigh Hospital
Kim Maloney – Chairman, President & CEO, Williamsburg Pottery
Tom Marshall – Executive Director, Southeast Virginia Community Foundation
Raymond Mattes – President & CEO, Retail Alliance
Susan Mayo – Chief Marketing Officer, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
Rosemary Nye – President & CEO, Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads, Inc.
Sharon Patrick – Business Rental/Sales Executive of Hampton Roads, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Damian Polewczak – General Manager, Comfort Suites at Harbour View
Joshua Roberto – CEO, Savage IO
Roger Smith – Area Director, Troy University
John Wack – CEO, Virginia Beach Field House
Megan Whaling – Director of Sales & Marketing, The Founders Inn and Spa
Bennett Zier – Vice President, Entercom Communications DBA WWDE, WNVZ, WPTE WVKL
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