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Kempsville Community Recreation Center – Progress
March 10, 2016 Lauren Perry Design, Front Page, Sustainability/LEED®

Kempsville Community Recreation Center – Progress

The new Kempsville Recreation Center is coming along nicely, and we are thrilled to see the building starting to take shape! The walls are up in the gymnasium, and the joists are being put in. Over on the north part of the building, the pool is being supported by helical piles, and a sea of […]
The Healing Place of Hampton Roads
September 30, 2014 AdminHBA Design, Featured, Front Page, General News

The Healing Place of Hampton Roads

Recently published in the Daily Press, an article featuring The Healing Place of Hampton Roads (designed by HBA): Healing Place of Hampton Roads aims for 2016 opening By Theresa Clift, tclift@dailypress.com 8:09 p.m. EDT, September 29, 2014 NEWPORT NEWS — The Healing Place of Hampton Roads, a long-term detox and rehabilitation facility for the region’s […]
Joe Bovee wins SAME Architect-of-the-Year Award
March 21, 2013 AdminHBA Front Page

Joe Bovee wins SAME Architect-of-the-Year Award

On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, the Hampton Roads Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) honored Joe Bovee, a principal at HBA, with its 2012 Architect-of-the-Year Award.  The citation for the Award reads as follows: “Joseph Dean Bovee, AIA has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader in the design of facilities for the […]
Kellam High School in Inform Magazine
January 10, 2013 AdminHBA Design, Front Page

Kellam High School in Inform Magazine

HBA’s design for the new Kellam High School was recently featured in Inform Magazine.  The article speaks to the school’s integral relationship with the learning objectives of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, highlighting how the innovative design facilitates and promotes the development of 21st century skills among students.  Congratulations to the Kellam High School design team!
Light Rail is Moving Forward
November 08, 2012 AdminHBA Front Page, Sustainability/LEED®

Light Rail is Moving Forward

Virginia Beach residents have given their stamp of approval for the city to continue studying Light Rail.  The results of the non-binding Election Day referendum showed that roughly 62% of voters supported the pursuit of financing and development options for bringing Light Rail to Virginia Beach.  Read the full article from the Virginian-Pilot here.  We love Light Rail! […]
HRACRE Award of Excellence
October 23, 2012 AdminHBA Design, Front Page

HRACRE Award of Excellence

The Portsmouth Judicial Center received the HRACRE award for Best Institutional/Public Building of 2012.  Judges praised the project for its architectural design, “which derives from classical forms typical of the traditional courthouse design and is enriched by contemporary forms and elements inspired by the American craftsman style.”  Among the many noteworthy features of the building are […]
South Norfolk Technical Assistance Panel
April 09, 2012 AdminHBA Events, Front Page

South Norfolk Technical Assistance Panel

On March 7 and 8, 2012 the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Hampton Roads conducted a 1-1/2 day Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) sponsored by the City of Chesapeake to provide a reality check on the desired redevelopment of the Poindexter Corridor and Historic District of South Norfolk. The panel was comprised of diverse and regionally […]
Fort Monroe Now Open for Business
March 28, 2012 AdminHBA Events, Front Page

Fort Monroe Now Open for Business

HRACRE hosted a presentation on March 15 featuring representatives from the Fort Monroe Authority (FMA) and the Fort Monroe National Monument (FMNM). Speakers included G. Glenn Oder, ASLA, Executive Director of the Fort Monroe Authority, Jerry Moore, Director of Real Estate, FMA and Kirsten Talken-Spaulding, Superintendent FMNM. Mr. Oder presented a comprehensive overview to include […]
AIA Hampton Roads – Research Grants Available
March 21, 2012 AdminHBA Design, Events, Front Page

AIA Hampton Roads – Research Grants Available

  AIA Hampton Roads recently announced a research grant opportunity. AIAHR will provide funding for worthy research proposals in architecture and urban design with the goal of stimulating good ideas, contributing to the Hampton Roads community, and adding value to the built environment. Awards: A single award or multiple awards may be made in increments […]
City of Chesapeake “Real Time Updates”
March 19, 2012 AdminHBA Events, Front Page

City of Chesapeake “Real Time Updates”

Check out the latest news from our friends at Chesapeake City Council in their March newsletter Real Time Updates, provided by the City of Chesapeake City Manager, William E. Harrell.