Designed by HH Architecture, the 3,700 square foot neighborhood center includes a large multi-purpose room, an activity room, a staff office, a conference room, and a kitchen. Exterior features include a sheltered outdoor classroom with wireless access. The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department will provide programmed activities and events serving the surrounding community.

The Hill Street Park Center includes many sustainable features such as a planted green roof, ample daylighting, energy efficient fixtures and systems, and durable construction materials. Lappas + Havener developed the master plan for Hill Street Park, which includes a playground and park-wide trail system.

Raleigh, N.C. - HH Architecture’s Prajakta Bagul, AIA, LEEP AP BD+C, successfully completed the Architectural Registration Examination and is now a Registered Architect. Specializing in construction administration, project management, and design, Ms. Bagul began working for HH Architecture in 2011 as an architectural intern and has assumed her new role of Architect.

Her current focus is on projects such as the Five Points Center for Active Adults, the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults at Millbrook Exchange Park and the Parrish Womble Park field house.

Ms. Bagul earned her Bachelor in Architecture from Bombay University, India. She is a Certified Construction Contract Administrator and a Construction Documents Technologist. Ms. Bagul is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is active in many volunteer efforts within the Triangle Indian community.

“We are so happy to celebrate this achievement with Prajakta,” said Kristen Hess, Principal at HH Architecture. “Becoming a registered architect requires commitment to the craft and to the process. Prajakta is a tremendous asset to our clients, and we are proud to have her on our team.”

HH Architecture currently has a staff of twelve employees. The company has recently celebrated the grand opening for the Five Points Center & Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults in Raleigh, the General Classroom Building at Fayetteville Technical Community College, and the expansion of the Ronald McDonald House of Durham. Other notable projects include the North Carolina State University Cherry Building Renovation and the North Carolina Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit Expansion and Renovation.

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.

This contemporary 4,600 square foot facility was designed by HH Architecture specifically with the ages 50 plus demographic in mind.  The building includes an easy to follow floor plan as well as day-lit interior spaces that decrease glare.  The design intention for the interior was to establish a functional, yet welcoming and cozy environment for the clientele.

HH Architecture, in collaboration with Lifespan Design Studio, was able to tailor the facility to the community’s needs by holding public meetings to gather input during the design process.  The site was chosen to take full advantage of southern exposure for maximum daylight in the multipurpose room.  In addition, the location’s footprint protects old growth trees, which offer green, shaded outdoor space.

The Center contains indoor and outdoor recreational areas for clientele to enjoy, such as an outdoor patio area, a community kitchenette, office and support areas, classroom space and a large multi-purpose meeting room.

The Anne Gordon Center is one of Raleigh’s first city-owned active adult centers along with the Five Points Center.  The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department purposefully designated the facilities as “active adult centers” as opposed to “senior centers” to underscore that the center will be enjoyed by multiple generations of adults.

HH Architecture designed the new facility to create a comfortable, welcoming environment for families of seriously ill children who must travel to receive specialized care at Duke Children’s Hospital. The space was also designed to be LEED Silver equivalent, featuring low maintenance and durable materials, a healthy indoor environment, and naturally day-lit spaces.

The ribbon-cutting featured dignitaries from Duke University Medical Center, Board Members from Ronald McDonald House of Durham, community leaders, and Governor Beverly Purdue.

HH Architecture designed the facility, which includes a large multi-purpose area; fitness, art, and game rooms; and a commercial kitchen for serving Meals on Wheels patrons.

Currently pursuing LEED Silver certification through the US Green Building Council, the center’s sustainable design features include a rainwater collection and reuse system, optimal allowance of day-lighting, and the use of local, natural building materials.

HH Architecture designed the 70,000-square-foot building in a way that reused the existing structure from a decommissioned Service Merchandise building. In addition to the reused structure, the design incorporated additional sustainable building features, including a rainwater collection system, a combined thermal and air barrier continuous insulation system, day-lighting, energy efficient lighting fixtures, and green flooring materials.

With state-of-the-art technologies, the General Classroom Building houses classrooms, faculty offices, conference rooms, computer labs, a multipurpose room, as well as the school’s bookstore and security offices.

RALEIGH, N.C. - HH Architecture, a full-service design firm, is pleased to announce that Chevon File, AIA, CDT, passed the Architectural Registration Examination and is now a Registered Architect. Specializing in context-sensitive design, project management, and Revit modeling, Ms. File began working for HH Architecture in 2009 as a project designer and will assume her new role of Architect.

Her current focus is on projects such as the Early College High School renovation at North Carolina State University; the Dairy Museum at North Carolina State University; and the High Point Central High School Gymnasium renovation and addition for Guilford County Schools.

Ms. File graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2000 and earned her Construction Documents Technologist certification in 2004. She is an advocate of new urbanism, transit-oriented development, and sustainable design. Ms. File is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

“We are so proud of Chevon and her dedication to becoming a registered architect,” said Kristen Hess, Principal at HH Architecture. “She is such a talented professional and asset to our team, and we are happy to celebrate her achievement.”

HH Architecture currently has a staff of thirteen 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 and the Ronald McDonald House of Durham Renovation.

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.

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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