Through a competitive nationwide and regional process, The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) selects fellows from politics, government, media, business, and the non-profit sector. Ms. Hess is one of three individuals selected from North Carolina to represent the United States during the fall trip.

The MMF program educates emerging American and European leaders on the importance of the transatlantic relationship and encourages them to collaborate on a wide range of international and domestic policy challenges.

On the MMF fall trip, American fellows will learn about the institutions and people that guide Europe’s cities, regions, countries, and multi-lateral systems through open discussions with their European counterparts. Fellows will convene in Washington, DC and will travel throughout Europe.  Ms. Hess will meet with a range of policy makers and prominent members of the following cities:

Brussels, Belgium

Warsaw, Poland

Madrid, Spain

Sofia, Bulgaria

Berlin, Germany

“I am honored to be selected among such a prestigious group and to be a representative of North Carolina and the United States,” said Ms. Hess. “Having the opportunity to visit Europe, exchange ideas with my colleagues and international counterparts, and gain a greater understanding of how the world is rapidly changing is a unique and thrilling experience.”

The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) was created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to America’s institutions, politics, and people. Fellows come from across the United States and from 37 European countries. To learn more about the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, visit www.gmfus.org/cs/mmf.

About HH Architecture:

HH Architecture is a design firm focused on creating spaces that promote learning, wellness, and recreation. We are committed to improving the community through conscientious, responsible design. We are accredited professionals in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and have extensive experience with design that minimizes waste and uses resources wisely.

Visit www.hh-arch.com.

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RALEIGH, N.C. - HH Architecture, a full-service design firm, announced today that it has hired Coury Stolarik as Interior Designer and Prajakta Bagul as Architectural Intern.

Ms. Stolarik will focus on projects including the Early College High School renovation at North Carolina State University; the Curry Building interior renovation at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; and the Fayetteville Technical Community College Bookstore. Ms. Bagul will focus on the Ronald McDonald House of Durham project and the North Carolina Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit Expansion and Renovation, among others.

A LEED Accredited Professional, Ms. Stolarik comes to the firm with four years of combined experience in commercial, hospitality, education, and healthcare design. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from East Carolina University, a CIDA Accredited school. She is also a National Council for Interior Design Qualifications Certificate Holder, as well as a member of the International Interior Design Association.

Ms. Bagul worked in Philadelphia’s architectural industry before joining HH Architecture. She is a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Construction Contract Administrator, and a certified Construction Documents Technologist. She earned her Bachelor in Architecture from Bombay University in India.

“Coury and Prajakta are a great fit for helping HH Architecture advance in creating spaces that promote learning, wellness, and recreation,” said Kristen Hess, Principal at HH Architecture. “Their passion for sustainable design and architecture make them a great asset for our team and our clients.”

HH Architecture recently expanded its staff to twelve employees. The company has received several design and business awards, including the Capitol Area Preservation 2010 Anthemion Award for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Rand-Bryan House, as well as the Steady Growth and Profitability Award from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce two years in a row. Recent notable projects include the North Carolina Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit Expansion and Renovation, the Ronald McDonald House of Durham Renovation, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Training Facility.

About HH Architecture:

HH Architecture is a design firm focused on creating spaces that promote learning, wellness, and recreation. We are committed to improving the community through conscientious, responsible design. We are accredited professionals in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and have extensive experience with design that minimizes waste and uses resources wisely. Visit www.hh-arch.com.

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Kristen Hess accepts the Women in Business award

Members of the HH Architecture team

Here is a video of Kristen talking about her path and what inspired her along the way.

Kristen Hess instructs students at Design Camp

This was the third year Kristen has given back to her alma mater by working at Design Camp. “Sharing my love of architecture and design with students reminds me of why I wanted to be an architect,” said Kristen.  Each year she begins her course by taking students through the core principles of design such as solar orientation, hierarchy of structures, place making, and understanding the impact of the design in the building.

This year’s theme was sustainability. Students were asked to think about what makes a building and development sustainable, and about the characteristics of a building where people want to gather. The project students were planning was a new mixed-use development on Hillsborough Street across from the campus of NC State University. Additionally, students were designing a new electric vehicle showroom to highlight electric vehicle plug in stations coming to the City of Raleigh.

Students created models to showcase their designs

Kristen co-planned the project with the landscape architecture program to encourage students to consider the relationship between interior and exterior spaces. Students were to focus on urban density and revitalization of this corridor into downtown Raleigh. The project was supposed to foster sustained growth for businesses and the community, and create a sense of place for users.

The City of Raleigh hosted a ground breaking ceremony to kick off construction of the Five Points Center for Active Adults.

HH Architecture has been working with the City of Raleigh and Wake County on the design of the 20,000 square foot senior center located on Whitaker Mill Road.

The project is pursuing LEED Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Construction of Raleigh’s newest senior center is expected to be complete in Summer 2012.

Ground Breaking Ceremony at Five Points Center for Active Adults

The Rand-Bryan House was selected for the Capital Area Preservation’s 2010 Anthemion Award for the Commercial Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse.

The renovation of this 140-year-old home in Garner, NC was designed and led by HH Architecture. Capital Area Preservation is a non-profit organization with the mission of protecting historic resources in Wake County.

HH Architecture shares this award with collaborators The Renovation Specialists and the Rand-Bryan House, LLC.

The Anthemion Award is an annual event to recognize and encourage outstanding historic preservation efforts in Wake County. The planning and design of the Rand-Bryan House renovation took over five years and included floor plan extensions, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and a new turning lane on Highway 50.

The Rand-Bryan House

HH Architecture’s new office renovation was featured in the SPARKcon’s showcase, designSPARK. SPARKcon, the Triangle’s annual celebration of creativity, added designSPARK this year as a juried exhibition of the best design talent in the Triangle.

The designSPARK showcase highlights local designers in the areas of architecture, furniture design, graphic design, industrial design, and landscape architecture.hh-architecture_design-spark-2010-boards

A panel of local experts selected HH Architecture to be included in designSPARK’s exhibition, “Design in the Triangle,” on display at the Raleigh City Museum for the month of September. http://www.sparkcon.com/

HH Architecture Office Renovation

HH Architecture Interior Renovation

View from the roof deck, over looking downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. - HH Architecture is pleased to announce it has relocated its offices to S. Harrington Street in downtown Raleigh, just a few blocks from the newly opened City Plaza. The firm renovated a 4,000 square foot office building to provide more space for their growing staff. The project is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.

“We’re thrilled to be moving downtown and contributing to the revitalization of the area,” says Kristen Hess, principal at HH Architecture. “We love Raleigh and are happy we have found a new home that will allow us to enhance our ability to serve our clients.”

Located at 520 S. Harrington Street, the building is adjacent to the culturally vibrant Warehouse District and overlooks the Raleigh Convention Center’s Shimmer Wall. The company designed their new space to maximize day-lighting and energy efficiency. Renovating an existing building reduces waste, utilizes existing infrastructure, and conserves embodied energy. Low VOC paints, carpet, sealants, and adhesives were used throughout the building to maintain a healthy indoor air quality. Local, recycled, and reclaimed materials were used where possible. The firm also installed day-light monitor windows, coupled with a light-sensitive dimming system, to reduce the need for interior lights while also keeping the studio at a relatively constant light level.

“Sustainable and sensible design is part of the foundation of our firm, and we’re excited to be able to demonstrate what we have long known to be good practice,” says Chris Horner, principal at HH Architecture. “Our new office enables us to participate in and contribute to the continued success of downtown Raleigh.”

Founded in 2005, the firm has grown from a staff of three to ten employees. HH Architecture recently won the Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce for the second year in a row. Current projects include the design of the Raleigh Senior Centers at Whitaker Mill Road and Millbrook Exchange Park, the design of Hill Street Park Center, and the master plan for Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Western Campus.

About HH Architecture:

HH Architecture is a design firm focused on creating spaces that promote learning, wellness, and recreation. We are committed to improving the community through conscientious, responsible design. We are accredited professionals in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and have extensive experience with design that minimizes waste and uses resources wisely.

Visit www.hh-arch.com.

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