HOLT Architects

We know that the COVID crisis won’t last forever, but we believe this situation presented us with a unique opportunity to investigate and improve the spaces where we work, and to improve the spaces that we design for our clients. Check out how HOLT is implementing the International WELL Building Institute's latest certification program, the new WELL Health-Safety Standard, to improve health, safety, and wellness in the spaces where we work. https://www.holt.com/addressing-covid-health-risks-with-th/

On this beautiful Fall #FeatureFriday, we present our A-Team Controller, Mr.A ( Chris Apker) the man who keeps our office under control! Full Name: Chris Apker Position at HOLT: Controller... Education: Bachelors of Business Administration St. Bonaventure University , Masters of Business Administration Le Moyne College Hometown: Homer, NY New Outdoor Discovery: Lots of walking the fields morning & night while working at home in place of commute time. How have you been getting in the Fall spirit? Apple picking & pumpkin patch visits. What he’s Thinking About Right Now: Reminiscing on Friday night High School football games with my boys, but still getting that "Game Day Wooo" feeling by enjoying some High School & club soccer along with travel softball with my daughter; Mainly looking forward to Thanksgiving and having all the kids home!

Our Spec Writer / Construction Administrator, Mike Kuo, brought along his new coronavirus-ponytail to the SUNY Cortland Moffett Center photoshoot today!

Fun to see fellow HOLTians at the SUNY Cortland Moffett Center photoshoot today-can’t wait to share the photos, the space is amazing!

We are proud of the work United Way of Tompkins County does in our community and will continue our support in 2021 " WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR A better life for each and every Tompkins County resident, directly or indirectly, through programs and services in health, education, and financial stability - the building blocks for quality of life. "... United Way Wegmans South Hill Business Campus

HOLT Architects & CFCU Community Credit Union have worked closely on a number of projects, including the CFCU Transformation Center, located on the commons in Downtown Ithaca. Our team will be joining the virtual Tompkins Chamber of Commerce October Business After-Hours event. Hope to see you there!

What a beautiful #Featurefriday with one of our designers from the Ithaca office, Jason Chace! Full Name: Jason Chace Position at HOLT: Designer... Education: Alfred State College/ Sant'Anna Institute B.S. in Architectural Technology Hometown: Moravia, NY Three Recent Projects he’s Worked On Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County Renovation Cornell University's Sage Hall Eatery Renovation SUNY Cortland Moffett Center Renovation Hobby of the moment: Skateboarding!! Favorite Fall Activity: Long car drives on back roads to enjoy the colorful landscapes What he’s Thinking About Right Now: Winter and snowboarding

As autumn is overtaking Central New York, these are some of the ways HOLT employees are getting into the Fall spirit - what are you doing to celebrate Fall? #fallfoliage #fallinlovewithfall Check out the pics of our team!! Maria Livingston biked Ithaca's East Hill Recreation Trail and went to Trinity Valley Dairy Farm Corn Maze in Cortland. Whitney Houten visited Tim's Pumpkin Patch and Gourdlandia! Kelly Maher went for a scenic bike-ride with her family! Richard Wagner took his daughter's soccer team post-game on a hike at Robert H. Treman State Park! And Monica Gynp biked at Whiteface Mountain with her husband! I LOVE NEW YORK,Finger Lakes, #fallvibes #FeatureFriday, #autumn #autumnvibes #autumn2020 #pumpkinpatch #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #biking #bikingadventures #cornmaze #sunflowers #sunflowerfield #CNY #fallcolors

Members of our Syracuse office took part in the first annual AIA Central New York Syracuse Architecture & Design Scavenger Hunt last week. Teams ran through Downtown Syracuse (even in a little rain) with clues in hand, looking for hidden architectural treasures, and completed tasks along the way to receive points! Thanks to Gabby, Lacey, & Rob for representing our HOLT team!

#FeatureFriday with Harlee Tanner! Harlee is one of our healthcare designers and recently has gotten into the fall spirit by visiting a local Cider Mill and baking! Full Name: Harlee-Rae Tanner Position at HOLT: Healthcare Designer... Education: University at Buffalo Bachelors and M.Arch Hometown: Evans Mills, NY Three Recent Projects she’s Worked On: Cayuga Medical Center 1081 Commons Ave Cayuga Medical Center Cortland Campus PT Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Head, Neck & Dental Clinic Renovation Hobby of the moment: Baking! It’s one of her favorite outlets New Outdoor Discovery: Daily walks with her chocolate lab, Millie What she’s Thinking About Right Now: Taking each day one step at a time

CFCU Community Credit Union’s Transformation Center recently received Historic Ithaca’s Award of Merit in Historic Preservation! HOLT Architects worked closely with CFCU to transform two floors in a historic bank building into a bright, light-filled, and vibrant space creating an immersive banking experience for all members and employees. Learn more about our process and see the Before/After images on our blog: https://www.holt.com/cfcu-wins-award/

On this chilly #FeatureFriday, we would like to celebrate our dynamic principal associate, Cindy! Her ambition and adventurous spirit have been a huge asset for HOLT Architects over the years. Full Name: Cindy Kaufman, AIA Position at HOLT: Principal Associate... Education: BS Cornell University in Interior Design, MArch University of Illinois Chicago Hometown: Roslyn Heights, Long Island NY Recent Projects: CFCU Community Credit Union Transformation Center (Ithaca) CFCU Kingdom Plaza Branch (Seneca Falls) First Heritage Federal Credit Union Headquarters in Corning Band of the Moment: Classic Van Morrison-moody and enhancing the feeling of Fall. New Outdoor Discovery: Hiking different natural areas of the Cornell Botanic Gardens such as Edwards Lake Cliff Preserve What she’s Thinking About Right Now: Concentrating on steady breathing, being in the moment, and feeling grateful for all I have!