Awards
HBA has been recognized by numerous national, regional and local clients, including the US Department of Defense, the National School Board Association, the City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission, and the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate. As a result of our relentless pursuit of exceptional services, over 90% of HBA’s business comes from repeat clients.
BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL
- Commerce Bank, Wards Corner Branch – Norfolk Design Review Committee Design Award
- TowneBank, Member Services Center, Suffolk, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Office Building 10,000-75,000 SF
- TowneBank, Greenbrier Banking Center, Chesapeake, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Interior, 2001
- RBC Centura Bank, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award for Renovation / Redevelopment
- TowneBank, Churchland Banking Center, Portsmouth, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Commercial/Retail Building under 20,000 SF
- TowneBank, Town Center Banking Center, Virginia Beach, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, First Honor Award for Best Commercial / Retail Building under 20,000 SF, 2005
- TowneBank, Olde Towne Banking Center, Portsmouth, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Interior
- ABNB Federal Credit Union – Chesapeake Square Branch, VA – ASID / IIDA Honorable Mention Award for Outstanding Interior Design, 2009
OFFICE
- Williams Mullen – Raleigh Office (RBC Plaza) – Interior Design Excellence Award – Corporate, Over 35,000 SF – First Place, 2010
- Williams Mullen Center, Richmond, VA – Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Awards, Best Project of the Year 2011
- Williams Mullen Center, Richmond, VA – ACEC VA Engineering Excellence Honor Award 2011
- Williams Mullen Maupin Taylor – Carlisle Place – ASID / IIDA First Place Award for Outstanding Interior Design, 2009
- BlackHawk! Products Group Corporate Headquarters – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Office Building – 10,000 – 75,000 SF – AIA HR Excellence in Interior Design Award, 2007
- Framing Success, Inc. – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best R&D/Flex/Industrial Building, 2008
- PACE Collaborative Office Building, Virginia Beach, VA – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award, 2006
- CMA CGM (America) Headquarters, Norfolk, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Office Building over 75,000 SF, 2005
- Towers Perrin, Chesapeake, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Office Building over 75,000 SF
- CHUBB Rapid Response Unit, Chesapeake, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for an Office Building
GOVERNMENT & CIVIC
FEDERAL
- Department of Defense Value Engineering Achievement Award – Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Division, 2002
- 290 Units of Family Housing, Midway Manor, Virginia Beach, VA – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award for Renovation / Redevelopment
- Q-343, SOF Amphibious Operations Support Building, Navy Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA – Certificate of Appreciation, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Exemplary Performance for A&E Design Services)
- P-979, Aircraft Stripping Facility Addition, Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point, NC – Certificate of Appreciation, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Exemplary Performance for A&E Design Services)
- Federal – P174 Physical Fitness Center, MCAS Camp Lejeune, NC – 1st Place – Government Contract IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter – IDEA Winners, 2013
PUBLIC SAFETY
- Portsmouth Judicial Center, Portsmouth, VA – HRACRE award of excellence for Best Institutional/Public Building of 2012
- Portsmouth Judicial Center, Portsmouth, VA – IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter – IDEA Winners, First Honor Award for Government Contract Category, 2013
HEALTH & LIVING
HEALTHCARE
- Oceanfront Dentistry – Virginia Beach Stewardship Development Award : Honor Award :: Exceptional Commercial Redevelopment / Renovation, 2007
- Oceanfront Dentistry – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Honor : Award for Commercial Redevelopment/Renovation, 2007
- 1200 First Colonial Building, Virginia Beach, VA – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award
- Beach Eye Care, Virginia Beach, VA – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award for Commercial Development
- Portsmouth Renal Center, Portsmouth, VA – Sterling Awards Finalist for Best Medical Office Building
- 1 Foot 2 Foot Center for Foot and Ankle Care – Interior Design Excellence Award Health Care: Honorable Mention, 2007
MIXED USE
- Jones Building / 1 Foot 2 Foot Mixed-Use Retail and Residential – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, First Honor Award for Best Renovated or Historic Rehabilitation : AIA HR Achievement in Architectural Design Award, 2007
LEARNING
LIBRARIES
- Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland Branch. Portsmouth, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Awards – Best Institutional – Public Building – Award of Merit 2009
K-12 EDUCATION
- Kellam High School – SITES Pilot Program administered by the Sustainable Sites Initiative, 2010-2012
- Great Neck Middle School – Virginia Beach Stewardship Development Award
- Renaissance Academy – Virginia Beach Stewardship Development Award
- Virginia Beach Middle School – Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award for Sustainable Development 2010
- Virginia Beach Middle School/Replacement and Revitalization of Beach Garden Park – Virginia Beach Stewardship Development Award for Significant Achievement 2009
- Virginia Beach Middle School – 2011 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Awards: Platinum Design Award
- Jamestown High School, Williamsburg-James City County, VA – Exhibition of School Architecture, National School Board Association Award of Excellence for Design, 1998
- Jamestown High School, Williamsburg-James City County, VA – American Institute of Architects, Hampton Roads Chapter. Outstanding New School Building Design for 6-12, Virginia Department of Education, 1998
- Antilles Intermediate School, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico – Certificate of Appreciation, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Exemplary Performance for A&E Design Services)
- Dr. W.T. Griggs Elementary School, Currituck County, NC – Educational Facilities Design Excellence, Learning by Design
- Tallwood High School, Virginia Beach, VA – Exhibition of School Architecture, National School Board Association in Cooperation with the American Institute of Architects
- Churchland High School, Portsmouth, VA – Exhibition of School Architecture, National School Board Association in Cooperation with the American Institute of Architects
RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT
RETAIL
- Bayside Harley Davidson, Portsmouth, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, First Honor Award for Best Commercial / Retail Building 20,000 – 100,000 SF, 2006
- Red Mill Walk Shopping Center – Virginia Beach Stewardship Development Award Merit Award :: Outstanding Non-Residential Design, 2005
- Red Mill Walk Shopping Center – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission : Merit Award for Non Residential Design, 2005
PARKS
- JT’s Grommet Island Park – Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award
- Beach Garden Park Revitalization – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Merit : Award for Public Facility Design, 2007
- Beach Garden Park Revitalization (with VB Middle project) – Virginia Beach Stewardship Development Award : Merit Award – Outstanding Public Facility Design
ENTERTAINMENT
- Pacific Avenue Trail (Southend Lake Holly Boardwalk Trail) – Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award
- Churchland Park Picnic and Concession Shelter, Portsmouth, VA – Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Award for Excellence in Architectural and Engineering Design using Precast and Prestressed Concrete
- Hog Island First-Order Fresnel Lens Exhibit Pavilion, Portsmouth, VA – HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, Award of Merit for Best Entertainment / Recreational Facility
- Kempsville Greens Golf Clubhouse, Virginia Beach, VA – City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission Design Award
- Tournament Players Club of Virginia Beach, VA – HRACRE Excellent in Design Development, First Honor Award for Best Recreational / Entertainment Facility
INDUSTRIAL & OPERATIONAL
Industrial
- HUDD Distribution Services, Inc – Award of Merit – Best Industrial Building Over 50,000 SF HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award, 2002

Kempsville Community Recreation Center
APWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Project of the Year Award
American Public Works Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter

The Roebuck Apartments
Honor Award of Excellence
Associated Builders and Contractors (Virginia Chapter)

Kempsville Community Recreation Center
Award of Best New Facility (Bricks and Mortar) population greater than 100,000
Virginia Recreation and Parks Society

Towne Bank Richmond Headquarters at Gateway Plaza
Honorable Mention for Commercial Project under 35,000 square feet
IDEAs Awards

Kempsville Community Recreation Center
Award of Excellence for Best Recreation / Entertainment Project
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Awards

Kempsville Community Recreation Center
Juror's Choice Award
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Awards

Woman’s Club of Portsmouth
Award of Excellence for Best Renovated or Historic Rehabilitation Project
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Awards



Kellam High School
Best Secondary School Design
Southeast Region of the Council for Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI)


Suffolk E-911 Call Center & Municipal Center
Award of Merit in the category of Best Institutional / Public Building
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design


Kellam High School
Award of Excellence - Best Educational Building
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award


Chesapeake Beach Fire Station
Award of Excellence - Best Institutional / Public Building
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

Goldkey PHR
Honorable Mention for Corporate - Under 35,000 SF
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter and ASID Virginia

HBA Office Remodel
Interior Design Excellence Awards for Corporate - Under 35,000 SF
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter and ASID Virginia

Prichard Condo
Interior Design Excellence Award for Residential - Under 3,500 SF
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter and ASID Virginia


Kellam High School
Gold Design Award
Council of Educational Facility Planners International and Virginia Department of Education

P-714 Physical Fitness Center – MCAS New River
1st Place – Government Contract
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter – IDEA Winners

Portsmouth Judicial Center
1st Place – Government Contract
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter – IDEA Winners

Williams Mullen Center – Shell
Best Project of the Year
Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Awards

Virginia Beach Middle School
Award for Significant Achievement
Virginia Beach Stewardship Development



Williams Mullen – RBC Plaza
First Place – Corporate Over 35,000 SF – Interior Design Excellence Awards
ASID Virginia Chapter and IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter

Portsmouth Public Library – Churchland Branch
Award of Merit – Best Institutional/Public Building
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

ABNB Credit Union – Chesapeake Square
Honorable Mention – Interior Design Excellence Awards
ASID Virginia Chapter and IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Chapter

Framing Success
Award of Merit for Best R&D/Flex/Industrial Building
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

Blackhawk! Corporate HQs
Award of Merit – Best Office Building 10,000 – 75,000 SF
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

Jones Building
First Honor Award – Best Renovated or Historic Rehabilitation
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

1 Foot 2 Foot
Honorable Mention – Health Care
AISD Virginia Chapter and IIDA Virginia / West Virginia Chapter

Oceanfront Dentistry
Honor Award – Commercial Redevelopment/Renovation
Virginia Beach Planning Commission



Bayside Harley-Davidson
First Honor Award – Best Commercial/Retail 20,000 – 100,000 SF
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

Towne Bank – Town Center
First Honor Award – Best Commercial / Retail Building under 20,000 SF
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

CMA CGM HQs
Award of Merit – Best Office Building Over 75,000 SF
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award

Red Mill Commons
Merit Award – Outstanding Non-Residential Development
Virginia Beach Planning Commission

HUDD Distribution Center
Award of Merit – Best Industrial Building Over 50,000 SF
HRACRE Excellence in Development Design Award


Jamestown High School
Outstanding New School Design (Grades 6-12) Award
Virginia Department of Education