News Archives

Pierre Theriot completes Leadership Tangipahoa 2010

July 9, 2010

Pierre Theriot, an architect at H/S and 12 year resident of Tangipahoa Parish recently completed a year long session of the 2010 class of Leadership Tangipahoa.

Michael Holly Addresses the 2010 Graduating Class of Avoyelles Public Charter School

May 17, 2010

The leaders of Avoyelles Public Charter School invited Michael Holly AIA to deliver the commencement address for their 2010 graduating class. This is the third class to graduate from this charter school which was designed by Holly & Smith Architects.

Holly & Smith Architects expand into New Orleans

April 21, 2010

OUR REPUTATION PRECEDES OUR ARRIVAL

H/S: A Culture of Design

December 28, 2009

Holly and Smith Architects self-publishes book entitled: “H/S: A Culture of Design”

Three H/S projects recognized by South Central Construction Magazine

December 28, 2009

South Central Construction Announces Louisiana’s Best of 2009 Winners - H/S takes three.

Two H/S projects receive Rose Award Recognition

December 23, 2009

Two H/S projects received Rose Award Recognition at the annual design award program.

Chauvin House Receives Sonata Award

December 23, 2009

The Chauvin House was a recent recipient of a 2009 Sonata Award, the annual design awards program for Louisiana Homes & Garden Magazine.

Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank & SSA Chapel receive interior design awards

July 6, 2009

Two H/S projects were honored with awards of recognition by The Delta Regional Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Michael Holly and Jeffrey Smith receive Preservation Awards

June 2, 2009

Michael Holly and Jeffrey Smith have been selected as Preservation Awards recipients by The Foundation for Historical Louisiana.

H/S Assists Arts Center with Sign Design

May 6, 2009

H/S recently assisted the Hammond Regional Arts Center in designing and coordinating the installation of a new neon blade sign.

Jeffrey K. Smith gives lecture at University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Architecture

April 17, 2009

The topic of his lecture was “Old Way of Seeing, with a New Vision”. Mr. Smith discussed the topic of traditional architectural design coveted by most of the population as it relates to the firm’s current design philosophy of regional modernism.

Holly and Smith Architects Design Playhouse for CASA

April 2, 2009

H/S Architects is proud to be a part of the design of the 2009 Cottage for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

H/S Architects Wins Second Place in BBQ Challenge

March 30, 2009

The enthusiastic team from Holly and Smith Architects placed 2nd overall in the 6th annual Backyard Boogey portion of the Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge, held March 27th and 28th in Hammond, La.

Jeffrey Smith, AIA, Participates in Panel Discussion at Tulane University

November 18, 2008

Mr. Smith was invited to give a presentation and sit on a panel to discuss “Sustainability, Adaptive Reuse and Renovation in Local Architecture - an architect’s approach to sustainability within the existing urban context”. Participating with Mr. Smith were Brett Petry, AIA, and Marcel Wisznia, AIA. The panel discussion is a series sponsored by AIA New Orleans, Global Green and the local chapter of United States Green Building Council.

Michael Holly AIA, Appointed to Board of Directors - Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting

September 29, 2008

The Chairman of Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Dr. Rebecca Pennington has announced the appointment of Michael Holly AIA to the Board of Directors of the support group associated with Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

H/S RECEIVES HONOR AWARD AT AIA LOUISIANA DESIGN CONFERENCE

September 20, 2008

H/S receives a Honor Award for the revisioning of the North Oaks Medical Center Rehabilitation Facility in Hammond, LA at the 2008 AIA Louisiana Honor Award Luncheon.

Mary Mowad Guiteau participates in NCIDQ Pre-Test

August 22, 2008

Mary Mowad Guiteau took part in the NCIDQ National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) pre-test in New Orleans on August 14, 2008.

H/S announces a new Mentoring Program

August 11, 2008

Holly & Smith continues their commitment to their interns and licensed architects by providing a Mentoring Program based on the requirements of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Intern Development Program (IDP) guidelines.

Jeffrey Smith Receives appointment by Governor

July 31, 2008

Governor Jindal Announces Appointments to the Louisiana Fire Prevention Board of Review - Jeffrey Smith will serve as a registered architect.

H/S Wins Big!

July 25, 2008

H/S takes home four out of eight AIA Baton Rouge Honor Awards.

H/S receives recognition for Historic Renovation

July 25, 2008

H/S receives recognition for Historic Renovation at the 2008 AIA New Orleans honor awards banquet.

H/S introduces a new Intern Incentive Program

July 17, 2008

Holly & Smith has created a new Intern Incentive Program for all architectural interns that are currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) within the firm.

David Hoover named the H/S IDP Supervisor

July 14, 2008

Holly & Smith has appointed David R. Hoover, AIA, NCARB as the new IDP Supervisor.

Holly and Smith Gets a New Look!

May 2, 2008

Holly and Smith Architects unveils their new look at their 15th annual crawfish boil - May 2nd, 2008.

Rohit Sood obtains Leed A.P.

April 23, 2008

Rohit Sood, an intern architect with H/S Architects has received his LEED A.P.

Jeffrey Smith Named AIA New Orleans Chapter Officer

April 23, 2008

Jeffrey K. Smith, a principal and the director of design at Holly and Smith Architects in Hammond, was recently elected to serve as president elect on the 2008 Executive Committee of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Cassie Ragan and Mark Beckers Named Principals

April 23, 2008

Michael Holly, AIA and Jeffrey K. Smith, AIA are pleased to announce that Cassie Ragan, AIA, ASID, and Mark Beckers, AIA, have become principals in the firm of Holly and Smith Architects of Hammond.