Glavé & Holmes Architecture Announces Promotions

Richmond, VA – April 18, 2023 – Glavé & Holmes Architecture, a nationally recognized architecture, interior design, and planning firm, announces recent promotions. Based in the firm’s Richmond office, five professionals were recently elevated to new positions within Glavé & Holmes.

The promotions included:

Susan Reed, AIA, NCARB, was elevated to Principal. She serves as the firm’s Director of Historic Preservation and earned Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Art degrees from the University of Virginia.
Matthew Anderson was elevated to Senior Associate. He serves as the firm’s Director of Finance and earned a Bachelor of Art degree from Hampden-Sydney College.
Veronica Ledford, LEEP AP, was elevated to Senior Associate. She is an Interior Designer at the firm and earned Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Michael Hammon, AIA, was elevated to Associate. He serves as an Architect at the firm and earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Aaron Chupp, AIA, was elevated to Associate. He serves as an Architect at the firm and earned Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Judson University.

Liberty Trust Hotel: King Suite. Photography: Jumping Rocks Photography

About Glavé & Holmes Architecture

Glavé & Holmes Architecture is a nationally recognized architecture, interior design, and planning firm located in Richmond, Virginia. Our regionally focused design practice has cultivated expertise in specialty areas – Cultural, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, Hospitality, Interior Design, and Urban Architecture – each supported by a studio structure, thus allowing us to provide the expertise necessary for a diverse portfolio. For over 55 years, we have striven to create a context-specific design that fits seamlessly into the cultural and historical environment of a given community, while addressing the functional needs of the people who will interact with each space. We believe that great design is contextual, timeless, has the capacity to engage the intellect, and elevate the human spirit. For more information, visit: https://www.glaveandholmes.com.

Boar’s Head Spa Renovation – Completed Winter 2022 – Photography by Virginia Hammerick

Glavé & Holmes Architecture Receives 2023 Palladio Award for The Liberty Trust Hotel

The award celebrates outstanding achievement in traditional design and Glavé & Holmes was one of just 15 Palladio Award winners nationwide.

“We’re thrilled to be honored with a 2023 Palladio Award for the interior design of The Liberty Trust Hotel,” said Jessica Ritter, CID, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal and Director of Interior Design at Glavé & Holmes. “This award is so meaningful because it recognizes both the thoughtful preservation of historic features and the incredible transformation of this remarkable building.”

The Liberty Trust Hotel opened in May 2022 and was lauded by Forbes as one of the most highly anticipated hotel openings in 2022. Located in downtown Roanoke, The Liberty Trust Hotel’s historic building is among the most iconic structures in the Star City of the South. It first opened in 1910 as a bank and is now on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark.

Reimagined as a boutique hotel, the building boasts a number of unique details and architectural features that allow The Liberty Trust Hotel to offer guests the best of contemporary hospitality. For example, a high-end wine tasting room is housed in the bank’s former vault, and the soaring lobby is now a gathering place for travelers and visitors to enjoy food and beverages in a unique environment. Each guest room boasts stunning historic copper clad doors paired with modern amenities. The entire historic building – seven stories – was beautifully and meticulously renovated into 54 rooms and common spaces.

The Liberty Trust Hotel has already become a destination itself and highlights the broader hospitality renaissance happening in Roanoke. Character-defining features and finishes preserved include marble floors and trim, decorative plaster ceilings, teller counters, bank vault, and the copper-faced doors and trim on upper floors. Minor modifications were made to accommodate current building code requirements and the operations of a modern hotel.

Ritter and her team at Glavé & Holmes worked closely with the hotel’s ownership team at Savara Hospitality. One of the primary project considerations was to renovate the building to be a functional boutique hotel but maintain as much of the historic fabric as possible. These efforts included restoring existing copper clad doors and trim and original marble flooring. Where minor modifications to the floor plan were required, the design team left the exposed concrete to show the evolution of the building rather than replacing or covering with new flooring materials.

“Collaborating with the team at Savara Hospitality was a highlight of this project,” added Ritter. “We shared a deep respect and passion for this historic structure and its immense potential. The result is truly one of the most unique and inspiring boutique hotel experiences in the country.”

A modern lounge at Sandy Hall Rehabilitation Center features a wide arched window, orange carpet, gray bench, and striped sofa. A person sits on the sofa using a laptop. Four steps with metal railings lead up to the area, while a circular light fixture hangs from the ceiling. — Classic King Room at the Liberty Trust Hotel

The Glavé & Holmes team also was recognized for creative design solutions that addressed unique challenges posed by a historic structure. Specific preservation challenges included sensitively reconfiguring original and modified corridors and offices to accommodate hotel rooms, and creating built-in furnishings in guest rooms which enabled Savara to make the most of available historic tax credits. In addition, the design team was able to integrate historic teller counters into a stunning new lobby bar. For over 20 years, the Palladio Awards have recognized both individual designers and design teams whose work enhances the beauty and humane qualities of the built environment. The award program was founded and managed by Traditional Building magazine and has become one of the preeminent design and architecture awards in the country. An esteemed jury of design practitioners and architecture critics reviewed over 175 entries to select the top projects in 15 categories.

Congratulations to all of the award winners! Learn more about the 2023 Palladio Award from Traditional Building Magazine here.

Read more about our insights on this unique project here.

Lori is in Virginia Business—

—And she is in some very good company! Our President Lori Garrett was selected out of over 300 applications for the Virginia Business Women’s Leadership Awards 2022. As one of the eight small business executives listed (of 42 honored) execs who set the standard for leadership across Virginia.

This is the second year Virginia Business has held the Women’s Leadership Awards. This year’s 42 winners include executives in traditionally male-dominated industries — including engineering, construction and maritime — as well as fields encountering staffing or financial challenges, such as health care and higher education. Read more here

Radford University’s COBE Receives LEED Gold Certification

Glavé & Holmes Architecture (G&HA) is pleased to announce that Radford University’s College of Business and Economics (COBE) has achieved LEED Gold Certification, the first new construction building on campus to earn this designation.

Designed with long-term use and sustainability in mind, Radford’s COBE facility boasts a two-story atrium and large assembly space, as well as state-of-the-art technology throughout the building’s classrooms and collaborative environments. Since the project’s completion in 2012, COBE has become not only a gateway to the campus, but also a “signature” building for the University.

LEED is a voluntary program that provides verification of green buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED rating system is comprised of a number of credit categories, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, material and resources, indoor environment quality and innovation and design process. Sustainable features of the building’s design include green roofs and ice storage HVAC system. This LEED Gold designation further exemplifies G&HA’s commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking design.

“Obtaining LEED Gold on COBE is a wonderful achievement for Radford University,” said RU Capital Project Manager Paul Ely. “This accomplishment took the collective efforts of RU, the architects, engineers and contractors. The LEED team was fueled by RU’s persistence to ‘go for gold.’ It is refreshing to be a part of a campus which chooses to lead by example.”

To learn more about the project and its LEED status, visit Radford University’s website.

Garrett named an Influential Woman of Virginia

Glavé & Holmes Architecture is proud to announce Lori Garrett, Director of the Higher Education Studio, has been named one of the 2014 Influential Women of Virginia by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

The Influential Women of Virginia awards recognize the outstanding efforts of high-achieving women across the Commonwealth. The honors are given to individuals who are making notable contributions to their chosen professions, their communities, and society at large. Lori was nominated for the award based on her efforts to reduce the obstacles faced by diverse and emerging members in the architecture industry.

For more information about the award and to see pictures from the event, visit valawyersweekly.com/influential-women.

G&HA named 2014 Top ID Hospitality Firm by NEWH

Glavé & Holmes Architecture is honored to be named as one of the Top Interior Design Hospitality Firms for 2014 by NEWH Inc., the Hospitality Industry Network.

This prestigious honor is determined by the chapter boards with consideration of a firm’s quality design work in the hospitality industry, along with membership and support the firm has provided to the NEWH chapter. Not only are firms acknowledged by their local community as a leader in hospitality design, they are also celebrated internationally across the vast network of professionals in the industry. Glavé & Holmes was among two other firms from the Virginia Chapter to receive this award.

About Glavé & Holmes Hospitality Designs
Glavé & Holmes has two solid decades of hospitality work at the highest levels of the industry. From historic resorts and hotels to restaurants, cafés, shops, and spas, the firm brings its contextual sensitivity to each project. Whether it’s a National Trust site such as Pinehurst Resort, or a luxury spa as in Colonial Williamsburg, each is treated with the highest level of respect and care. The firm’s work for the hospitality industry seeks to entertain and nurture guests by providing them with an unparalleled experience. G&HA’s designers support clients by creating the stage for elegant events and fine dining. The team is guided by their unique contextual design approach, which requires a significant understanding of the history and culture of a site before developing designs. The design grows from the knowledge gained during this examination and assures that each design is as unique as the individual hotel, resort, spa, or restaurant.

Randy Holmes honored with Award for Distinguished Achievement

H. Randolph “Randy” Holmes, Jr., AIA, president of Glavé & Holmes Architecture was honored with the prestigious Award for Distinguished Achievement from the Virginia Society AIA.

The Virginia Society AIA honors architects with the Award for Distinguished Achievement based on especially noteworthy achievement in design, practice, education, service as “citizen architect,” or service to the profession. Holmes’ influence on the industry and accomplishments throughout his career made him one of three architects honored with the award at the Annual Meeting of the Membership and the Visions for Architecture gala this past weekend.

Randy Holmes has dedicated more than 30 years to the architecture industry, starting his career at Cooper Robertson and Partners. In 1990, he joined Glavé Newman Anderson and enjoyed 15 years of shared collaboration with the firm’s founder, James Glavé, before assuming a leadership role in the firm. His commitment to contextual sensitivity and outstanding quality are evident in each project he undertakes. He is committed to advancing architecture and the standards of architectural education and training through the practice of foundational principles, which guide the development of his work. Holmes’ diverse portfolio includes some of Virginia’s most prominent structures, such as the award-winning William Smith Morton Library at Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Jamestown Settlement Visitor Center and Museum, the Paul & Phyllis Galanti Education Center at the Virginia War Memorial, and the Colonial Williamsburg Lodge.

G&HA Announces New Promotions

Glavé & Holmes ArchitectureAnnounces New Promotions

RICHMOND, VA (April 26, 2013) – Glavé & Holmes Architecture (G&HA) is pleased to announce the promotions of S. Jeanne LeFever, AIA, to partner and of Andrew B. Moore, AIA, LEED AP, to principal.

LeFever manages human resources, business and financial operations of Glavé & Holmes. She began a successful career with the firm 17 years ago as a project manager. She has contributed to many noteworthy projects including the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Education Building, the five-star Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, and the Darden School of Business and Sponsor’s Hall Addition at the University of Virginia. LeFever has 25 total years of experience in the industry, and currently serves as President of AIA Richmond.

Moore joined Glavé & Holmes in 2004 as a project manager and now directs the Urban Architecture Studio. With 19 years of comprehensive experience in a variety of project types, Moore and his studio focus on the renewal of civic places through the rehabilitation of existing structures and the creation of new structures that converse with the surrounding built environment. While at Glavé & Holmes, Moore has applied his principle of “civitas” to projects of all scales, from a 78,000-square-foot court facility for the City of Fredericksburg, to the adaptive reuse of a modest urban row building into a cutting-edge recording studio, to the integration of a new 500-bed student residence hall into an existing university campus. He is President of the Partnership for Smarter Growth, serves on the Board of Directors for the Storefront for Community Design, and is active in the Urban Land Institute, as well as the Virginia Downtown Development Association.

About Glavé & Holmes Architecture
Established in 1965, Glavé & Holmes Architecture is a nationally recognized architecture, interior design and planning firm located in Richmond, Virginia. Our regionally focused design practice has cultivated expertise in five specialty areas – each supported by a studio structure – Cultural, Higher Education, Hotel and Home, Interior Design, and Urban Architecture – allowing us to provide the expertise necessary for a diverse portfolio. We strive to create a context-specific design that fits seamlessly into the cultural and historical milieu of a given community, while addressing the functional needs of the people who will interact with each space. We believe that great design is contextual, timeless, and has the capacity to engage the intellect and elevate the human spirit.

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University of Richmond International Center Receives Award of Honor

The Carole Weinstein International Center at the University of Richmond has received an Award of Honor in the Contextual Design Category from the Virginia Society AIA. The 56,000 GSF structure reflects the surrounding campus buildings through its scale and materials of red brick with carved limestone detailing; it also alludes to the Center’s purpose through distinguishing itself in its expression of form and through iconographic clues in the building fabric.

A red-brick University of Richmond campus building with an arched entryway and tall windows sits under a blue sky. Several students gather and talk on steps outside the International Center, while one person stands nearby. Lush green trees and parked cars are visible in the background, highlighting this Award of Honor–winning landmark.

A sunlit stone courtyard at the International Center features a central reflective sphere fountain, surrounded by circular stone patterns. Black metal tables and chairs are placed along the edges, beneath arched walkways and red brick walls with tall wooden doors—a design that helped earn the University of Richmond an Award of Honor for its inviting atmosphere.

A large brick and stone university building with pointed arches above the entrance, tall windows, and decorative trim stands prominently on campus. Home to the University of Richmond’s International Center and recipient of an Award of Honor for its architecture, the building is framed by trees with green and autumn-colored leaves that line the street beside it. The sky is clear and blue.

Sunny courtyard at the International Center, University of Richmond, featuring arched walkways, brick and stone walls, a reflective silver sphere fountain in the center, metal chairs and tables, and upper-story windows. The atmosphere is peaceful and architectural details are prominent—earning an Award of Honor for its exceptional design.

Spacious, sunlit lounge with wood floors, red cushioned chairs, and low tables. Three people sit and talk, while one walks in. Tall windows with arched tops let in sunlight at the International Center, University of Richmond—an Award of Honor recipient.

A café interior with wooden floors and tables, nestled within the University of Richmond’s International Center. Several people sit and chat, adding a warm, communal energy to the space. The counter displays baked goods in baskets and refrigerated drinks. Brown tiles cover the back wall, while light tan and brown tones dominate the modern, well-lit area—qualities that contributed to its recent Award of Honor recognition. A worker is behind the counter.

Robert H. Smith Center at Montalto Wins AIA Virginia Award

The Robert H. Smith Center at Montalto received an Award of Merit in the Historic Preservation Category from the Virginia Society AIA. Overlooking Monticello, on the adjacent hill known as Montalto, the Repose house was built c. 1903 for a Philadelphia land baron, J. A. Patterson. The current rehabilitation of the house creates a world-class extension of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies. Repose has been adapted and expanded to provide for multiple new functions as a meeting space, teleconferencing center, facility for visiting dignitaries and event space. This new facility has become the “upper campus” for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation property.