Mike and Robin Winner at the Roc Solid Foundation Benefit. HBA is proud to be a HOPE sponsor, helping to raise money for pediatric cancer care. Read more about the Roc Solid Foundation here.

Circle A Home for Horses, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and rescued equines through paired bonding, learning and fellowship. Circle A, provides Equine-Facilitated Learning (EFL) programs for at-risk youth living in residential treatment facilities, shelters, group homes, and referrals from Public School systems. Equine Facilitated Learning is a widely accepted and much needed alternative mental health intervention, replacing traditional office-based therapy sessions. Based on a planned program, four or six weeks in duration, neglected or abused horses evaluated by Circle A staff, are paired with children identified as at risk, as well as children with histories of neglect, abuse, trauma, substance abuse, PTSD and eating disorders.                 You can find out more information about Circle A here .

Groundbreaking for the PointOne Virginia Beach Edge Computing Colocation Facility took place on Wednesday, the 1st of May.   HBA Architecture & Interior Design is proud to be part of the team on this project. The project is a 38,000 SF two-story data center building that will be a landing site for one of the transatlantic submarine data cables coming into Virginia Beach. Phase One completion is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2019. Read more about it here photo credit [Dave Ermini] Rendering [HBA Architecture & Interior Design]

Last month HBA participated in the 20th anniversary of CANstruction®, an event that benefits the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore by collecting much needed canned goods for their pantry while showcasing the talents of the participating firms. Participating firms design a structure using those cans.   Our structure of around 1,600 cans is based on the Cape Henry Lighthouses located on the waterfront of Fort Story in Virginia. Using the lighthouse showed the need to shine a light on the issue of hunger and to provide light to those who do not have food today. It's a worthy cause and a lot of fun to participate in.   We would like to thank this year's participants: Michael Winner and family Kristin Atkins and family Lorin Schwartz Ray Stevens Sebastian Ramos Ashley Burgos Juan Carlos We would also like to thank this year's sponsors: Campostella Builders & Supply Corporation HBA Architecture and Interior Design's "Blue Jeans for Means" Fund

As Stihl nears completion, HBA's Bruce Prichard and Mariusz Mijal, along with Tyler Park with Hourigan Construction, led a tour for local architects and engineers. HBA teamed with AIA Hampton Roads as part of their "Hard Hat Tours" which allows licensed architects to continue their education by observing unique construction challenges faced by other local architects, and young aspiring architects to gain valuable first hand experience on a construction site.     The learning objectives for this tour, inlcuded: Exterior envelope acoustic isolation to meet Building Code required STC values for airport zone Interior acoustic isolation for integrated mixed uses.  Stihl Headquarters consisting of office, museum, auditorium and industrial use which will generate small engine noise within enclosed Lab and Shop spaces. Rain screen metal wall panels Green roof design, complete roof system by Hydrotech   We're excited to see how construction has progressed and we can't wait to see the finished project this Summer!