Tag: Design
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A Meaningful Milestone: Ground Blessing Ceremony Marks the Beginning of an Important Project
Read more: A Meaningful Milestone: Ground Blessing Ceremony Marks the Beginning of an Important ProjectOn Friday, the team at HDG Architects proudly joined project partners, community leaders, and stakeholders for a special Ground Blessing Ceremony celebrating the start of an exciting new chapter for the project. HDG Principal, Andrew Campanaro, and Senior Project Architect, Mike Smith gathered alongside Massaro Construction Group, M3CM Consulting, CCHS Students, Staff and Administration, Bishop…
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Welcoming Our First Interior Designer: Heather Dice, NCIDQ
Read more: Welcoming Our First Interior Designer: Heather Dice, NCIDQWe are excited to announce a major milestone for HDG Architects – the addition of our first certified Interior Designer, Heather Dice, NCIDQ. Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from La Roche University and brings over nine years of experience in commercial design. Heather’s expertise will elevate the firm’s ability to deliver…
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Breaking Ground on the Future of Learning at O’Block Elementary School
Read more: Breaking Ground on the Future of Learning at O’Block Elementary SchoolHDG Architects ended 2025 on a high-note by joining Plum Borough School District, community members, educators, and students for the groundbreaking ceremony at O’Block Elementary School. This meaningful milestone marks the beginning of an exciting transformation! This event celebrated more than the start of construction; it recognized a shared commitment to creating a learning environment…
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Restoring and Renewing the Brothers Residence at Central Catholic High School
Read more: Restoring and Renewing the Brothers Residence at Central Catholic High SchoolThe Brothers Residence at Central Catholic High School has entered a new chapter, with renovations designed to serve both tradition and tomorrow. This nearly 100-year-old building has long been a cornerstone of the campus, and HDG Architects was honored to help restore and modernize it for the brothers and the wider school community. Honoring History,…
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HDG Tours WBCA’s New Administration Building as Project Nears Completion
Read more: HDG Tours WBCA’s New Administration Building as Project Nears CompletionAt the end of August, our team joined the Western Butler County Authority (WBCA) for a project tour of their new administrative building, marking an exciting milestone as the project enters its final stages of construction. The tour offered our team a firsthand look at how months of collaboration, planning, and design have come together…
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Celebrating the Dedication of West Allegheny Middle School
Read more: Celebrating the Dedication of West Allegheny Middle SchoolLast week, HDG Architects was honored to join the West Allegheny School District community in celebrating the dedication of the newly renovated and expanded West Allegheny Middle School. This project has been a special one for our team – transforming the existing building into a modern learning environment designed to support collaboration, flexibility, and innovation.…
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Designing the Future: Mentorship in Action with Crossroads Scholar Ava Dominick
Read more: Designing the Future: Mentorship in Action with Crossroads Scholar Ava DominickThis summer, we’ve had the pleasure of working with high school student, Ava Dominick, through the Crossroads Foundation – an organization dedicated to supporting students throughout their high school years, especially those pursuing a Catholic education. Each year, the organization selects students from across the region and pairs them with one of several partner schools,…
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Introducing our summer intern, Ella Maxwell!
Read more: Introducing our summer intern, Ella Maxwell!Ella is entering her fifth and final year in Carnegie Mellon’s Architecture Program this fall, with an additional major in Hispanic Studies. Outside of academics, she serves as captain of CMU’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team and enjoys writing music, biking, and climbing in her spare time. This summer, Ella has been involved in a variety…
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Quick Thinking in a Small Space at Slippery Rock University
Read more: Quick Thinking in a Small Space at Slippery Rock UniversityWhat began as a routine finish update during a renovation at Slippery Rock University, quickly sparked something much bigger. While working on the Math Lab Classroom, the University recognized an opportunity to refresh its interior palette – aligning the space more closely with campus identity and kicking off a broader branding initiative. Rather than defaulting…
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Reaching New Heights: Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Aviation Science Center at CCBC
Read more: Reaching New Heights: Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Aviation Science Center at CCBCWe are honored to be the design team behind the new Aviation Science Center for the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) at the Beaver County Airport (BVI)! This 30,000-square-foot facility represents a pioneering step in aviation education—combining an academic building, a public airport terminal, and a fully operational air traffic control tower under one…
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Project Highlight: Community College of Beaver County’s Aviation Science Center at Beaver County Airport
Read more: Project Highlight: Community College of Beaver County’s Aviation Science Center at Beaver County AirportHDG Architects recently completed the construction documents phase for the Aviation Science Center at Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), located at Beaver County Airport (BVI). Principal, Rob Rensi (RR), Project Architect, Matt Dawson (MD), and Architectural Designer, Leslie Gonzalez (LG) from the design team took time to reflect on the process, challenges, and vision…
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HDG Welcomes Architectural Designer, Eric Overmyer to the Team
Read more: HDG Welcomes Architectural Designer, Eric Overmyer to the TeamWe are happy to announce the recent addition to our team, Eric Overmyer, who joins us as an Architectural Designer! Eric brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a fresh perspective. Eric earned his Master of Architecture degree from North Carolina State University, where he developed a strong foundation in design, sustainability, and…
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Celebrating Five-Year Milestone with Presley’s Place at Pittsburgh International Airport
Read more: Celebrating Five-Year Milestone with Presley’s Place at Pittsburgh International AirportFive years ago, HDG Architects had the privilege of designing, a sensory room at Pittsburgh International Airport, called Presley’s Place. This innovative project was conceived to provide a calming space for travelers with sensory processing challenges, including those on the autism spectrum. Since its opening, the room has transformed the airport experience for countless individuals…
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HDG Founder Retires After 32 Years of Service
Read more: HDG Founder Retires After 32 Years of ServiceKevin Hayes, the founder of The Hayes Design Group – Architects, has retired after 32 years of remarkable dedication and visionary leadership. To commence his retirement, HDG hosted an in-office celebration where we shared stories from the early conception of The Hayes Design Group – Architects through the present-day. It was a great chance to…
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HDG Architects Present New Design Concepts for Community College of Beaver County and Beaver County Airport Shared Facility to State and Local Government Leaders
Read more: HDG Architects Present New Design Concepts for Community College of Beaver County and Beaver County Airport Shared Facility to State and Local Government LeadersHDG Architects’ Rob Rensi, Project Manager, and Matt Dawson, Project Architect, recently had the opportunity to share HDG’s schematic design for the new School of Aviation Sciences, which will be a shared facility for the Community College of Beaver County and the Beaver County Airport Authority (BVI). The meeting, held on August 22, 2023, was…
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HDG Architects Hires New Project Architect, Calli Baker
Read more: HDG Architects Hires New Project Architect, Calli BakerJuly 11, 2023 Calli Baker, RA, NCARB recently joined HDG Architects! Calli brings with her over 12 years of experience, with a focus on parks and recreation, public works, maintenance facilities, and public safety. Calli’s role as a Project Architect will be to oversee the design process from conceptual design through construction administration, lead multi-discipline…
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HDG Architects Welcomes Summer Intern, Andrew Nairn
Read more: HDG Architects Welcomes Summer Intern, Andrew NairnThere isn’t a better day to introduce our summer intern, Andrew Nairn, than on his 21st birthday! Andrew will be entering into his fourth year of Architecture at The Pennsylvania State University in the fall. He started with HDG Architects in May of 2023 and jumped right in to assist with his design knowledge and…
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HDG Architects Completes Design for Major Renovations and an Addition to West Allegheny Middle School
Read more: HDG Architects Completes Design for Major Renovations and an Addition to West Allegheny Middle SchoolRecently, HDG Architects completed the design of an addition to West Allegheny Middle School along with major renovations to the current facility. The design team shares in the School District’s excitement to see Bids Awarded for a project that was initially conceived in 2019! Like so many other projects, the West Allegheny Middle School was…