Firm Culture
Regional Modernism
Our focus on regional modernism provides a unifying theme to our work. Our buildings and designs have a clear connection with their surroundings, with the people who use them and with their underlying functions. This approach looks beyond the typical response to a particular need, but always keeps the client’s objectives at the center.
Downtown Living
Many of us not only work downtown but live in downtown Hammond as well. Our community is prized for its vibrant town center with a wealth of entertainment and dining options, historic architecture and a neighborly atmosphere. Meanwhile, the world-class attractions of both New Orleans and Baton Rouge are less than an hour’s drive away.
Community Involvement
Holly & Smith has assisted with over 30 projects to revitalize downtown Hammond, including the restoration of the town’s landmark Columbia Theater. Our firm was instrumental in forming the Downtown Development District for Hammond in 1986 and representatives from our staff have served on its board ever since.
Annual Crawfish Boil
Each spring, we invite all of our clients from the past three decades to a crawfish boil at our office. Our guests mix and mingle with our partners and staff while enjoying a day of traditional Louisiana food, great local music and the company of people united by the quality work and lasting relationships created at Holly & Smith.
Friday Happy Hours
Enjoying a Friday Happy Hour together is one of the long-standing traditions at Holly & Smith. These relaxed, informal gatherings give our staff a chance to connect with each other, celebrate their achievements and share the goals they have for the week ahead.
Philosophy of Design
Our design philosophy moves beyond sense of place and gets to the sensuality of place. It is informed by both the environmental and the vernacular context of a site, seeking a union of nature and culture. Add the creative vigor of our staff, and the results are uniquely successful, meaningful, sustainable structures for our clients.
Creative Process
Our design process reflects a partnership with clients that begins with open dialogue and evolves into trust, confidence and collaboration. As a mid-sized, regional firm, we have the depth and resources to handle our clients’ most demanding endeavors, while our leadership remains intimately involved with a project throughout the process.