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INFORM Magazine + Design published SAARC Art: Integration of Art in a Public Building. The article is written by Eliel Alfon, AIA, NCARB, NOMA | Design Principal, Hughes Group Architects.

https://inform-magazine.com/saarc-art-integration-of-art-in-a-public-building/

INFORM Magazine + Design published SAARC Art: Integration of Art in a Public Building. The article is written by Eliel Alfon, AIA, NCARB, NOMA | Design Principal, Hughes Group Architects.

https://inform-magazine.com/saarc-art-integration-of-art-in-a-public-building/

‘Forest Wall’ Links to Site Exterior, Serves Interior Function

Hughes Group Architects’ University of New Hampshire, Hamel Recreation Center project is featured in the Athletic Business article, ‘Forest Wall’ Links to Site Exterior, Serves Interior Function. The article also includes discussion from Principal Eliel Alfon. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/rec-center/article/15139978/forest-wall-links-to-site-exterior-serves-interior-function

‘Forest Wall’ Links to Site Exterior, Serves Interior Function Most facilities are designed to reflect — if not directly interact with — their natural surroundings.

Kensington Fire Station 25 - Hughes Group Architects

Hughes Group Architects' Kensington Fire Station 25 project received the 2021 F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Awards Recognition Award. https://hgaarch.com/portfolio/kensington-fire-station-25/

Kensington Fire Station 25 - Hughes Group Architects Kensington Fire Station 25Kensington Fire Station 25 is an existing facility serving a densely populated area of Montgomery County, Maryland. Growth in the Aspen Hill area increased demands on the station, which was constructed in 1988. The facility lacked space for the number of personnel assigned....

Developing a Program Document for Your Fire Station Project

Lynn Reda, AIA, LEED AP discusses developing a program document for your fire station project in this #throwbackthursday video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O__h9aDJPg

Developing a Program Document for Your Fire Station Project In this short video, Lynn Reda, principal, Hughes Group Architects, shares some pointers for how to provide a solid foundation for your fire station design p...

Arlington Firefighters Move Into New Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn

Hughes Group Architects provided architecture and MEP engineering services to Penzance for this urban fire station featured in ARLnow.com's article, Arlington Firefighters Move Into New Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn.

Arlington Firefighters Move Into New Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn Arlington County firefighters have moved into their new, permanent Fire Station 10 in Rosslyn last Monday. The new station, a brick building with retractable glass doors, sits at the base of one of the high-rise building in The Highlands development, two apartment towers and one condo tower on th

Hughes Group Architects presents a unique aspect of recreation center design in the July/August issue of Athletic Business! Eliel Alfon, design principal at Hughes Group Architects, offers how Art Lends Deeper Meaning to Recreation Architecture. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/digitalissues/0721/#46. If you would like to learn more about Hughes Group Architects email us at [email protected] or check out our website www.hgaarch.com #hughesgrouparchitects #hughesgroup #athleticbusiness #architecture #recreation #artinarchitecture

Hughes Group Architects presents a unique aspect of recreation center design in the July/August issue of Athletic Business! Eliel Alfon, design principal at Hughes Group Architects, offers how Art Lends Deeper Meaning to Recreation Architecture. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/digitalissues/0721/#46. If you would like to learn more about Hughes Group Architects email us at [email protected] or check out our website www.hgaarch.com #hughesgrouparchitects #hughesgroup #athleticbusiness #architecture #recreation #artinarchitecture

The 2020 Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards recipients video is now available online. The video includes our winning project, Burke Lake Golf Facilities, and features a discussion with the Principal Designer, Eliel Alfon, AIA, NCARB, NOMA. https://www.ebmcdn.net/fairfax/fairfax-cable-viewer-cc.php?w=768&h=432&viewnode=2021_EDAwards_FINAL_cc

The 2020 Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards recipients video is now available online. The video includes our winning project, Burke Lake Golf Facilities, and features a discussion with the Principal Designer, Eliel Alfon, AIA, NCARB, NOMA. https://www.ebmcdn.net/fairfax/fairfax-cable-viewer-cc.php?w=768&h=432&viewnode=2021_EDAwards_FINAL_cc

Hughes Group Architects is proud of our commitment to a sustainable future on Earth Day 2021 through our continued leadership in sustainable building design. #EarthDay2021

Hughes Group Architects is proud of our commitment to a sustainable future on Earth Day 2021 through our continued leadership in sustainable building design. #EarthDay2021

Lynn Reda, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, IIDA and Keith Driscoll, AIA will be speaking at this year's Firehouse Station Design Conference and F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium.

Please refer to the following websites for additional information and registration.

Station Design Conference
https://www.fhstationdesign.com/station_design_conference/677707

F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium
https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=12102

Lynn Reda, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, IIDA and Keith Driscoll, AIA will be speaking at this year's Firehouse Station Design Conference and F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium.

Please refer to the following websites for additional information and registration.

Station Design Conference
https://www.fhstationdesign.com/station_design_conference/677707

F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium
https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=12102

Buildings create approximately 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. To help combat climate change, Hughes Group Architects has joined the AIA 2030 Commitment, an initiative that calls for all new buildings, developments, and major renovations to be carbon-neutral by 2030. #climatechange #sustainability #environment #aia2030commitment #carbonneutral

Buildings create approximately 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. To help combat climate change, Hughes Group Architects has joined the AIA 2030 Commitment, an initiative that calls for all new buildings, developments, and major renovations to be carbon-neutral by 2030. #climatechange #sustainability #environment #aia2030commitment #carbonneutral

Principal, Gavin Myers, achieved a new certification! Congratulations to Gavin for becoming a LEED Green Associate!

Principal, Gavin Myers, achieved a new certification! Congratulations to Gavin for becoming a LEED Green Associate!

Prince George's County celebrates Black History Month with extensive lineup of talented performers

Prince George's County celebrates Black History Month at the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC). Check out the Fox 5 news segment for more information. https://www.fox5dc.com/video/901384?fbclid=IwAR0EXbxDhCz_EjIJkX98i7JN4Eqz5FBkC457WLVHit2ypUl4BD9bXgvQP_A

Prince George's County celebrates Black History Month with extensive lineup of talented performers The Parks and Recreation department for Prince George's County is putting on extensive programming to celebrate Black History Month and it includes a lineup of performers whose talent you have to see (and hear!) to believe.

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We wish you happiness and joy this holiday season!

https://mailchi.mp/d5f6ea377e70/seasons-greetings-from-hughes-group-architects-932050?e

We wish you happiness and joy this holiday season!

This year’s holiday celebration was a little different. During these social distancing times, Hughes Group’s Principals hosted a drive thru ‘Holiday Ham Handout’ with *Santa* making a special appearance. #hughesgrouparchitects #hughesgroup #zoomhappyhour #virtualholidayparty #hamhandout #honeybakedham #workfamily #friyay #sterlingva #architects #architecture #santa #socialdistancingsolutions

Patrick will be presenting EXCEL FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS at DBEI’s Data Day Online 2020 conference. Register online at https://www.dbei.org/event/data-day-online-2020/

Presentation Synopsis: Excel can make your information work for you. It is a powerful tool that can run complex calculations, automatically highlight information, or filter large lists of information. This class is for users who have data that Excel can accept and want an easier way to manage that data.

Montgomery County Celebrates Grand Opening of Glenmont Fire Station 18

This #throwbackthursday video features the grand opening of Glenmont Fire Station #18, an award winning facility that achieved LEED Gold certification. The video (by Montgomery Community Media and MyMCMedia) covers some of the sustainability features as well as other interesting facts about the station.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQM92mnP_9I

youtube.com County Executive Ike Leggett joined other officials, retired and current firefighters, and community supporters for the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremon...

Eliel Alfon (a Principal at Hughes Group Architects) was one of the judges for the 2020 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase. Check out the Spring 2020 Edition of Learning By Design to see all the award winners.

Getting to Yes

University of New Hampshire (UNH) is caring for the community. The article details how UNH's Hamel Recreation Center is currently being utilized to help during the pandemic.
https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/2020/03/getting-yes

unh.edu Organizing donations of personal protective equipment to distribute to local caregivers. Preparing the Hamel Rec Center to serve as an overflow facility for individuals who are well enough to be discharged from the hospital but not ready to return home. Using UNH 3D printers in their home spaces to....

New Aquatics and Recreation Center Aims to Bring People Together

The Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (a Hughes Group designed project) was featured on NBC Washington! Watch the segment here: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/new-aquatics-and-recreation-center-aims-to-bring-people-together/2227680/

nbcwashington.com The new aquatic and recreation center opening in Prince George’s County is built to bring nature and physical fitness together. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins took a tour.

[02/14/20]   Did you know?

Eliel Alfon, a Principal of Hughes Group Architects, has a passion for scuba diving and is a fantastic underwater photographer! Check out his latest underwater adventures and photographs on Instagam.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jr7s1he0I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Take a peek at the new photos of the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC) at https://hgaarch.com/portfolio/southern-area-aquatic-and-recreation-complex/.

Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex

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Here's to another Hughes Group Architects ugly sweater and cookie exchange party!

We would like to wish everyone the happiest of holidays and joy for the new year.

Principal, Lynn Reda, and Senior Associate, Joe Saunders, had a great time celebrating the opening of the new Nokesville fire station with Prince William County.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Station 5 (Nokesville)

On Saturday, November 2nd, the Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department and the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its newest addition, Station 5, located at 12826 Marsteller Drive in Nokesville. The new station was constructed to replace the aging existing station at the same site. The 18,300 square foot facility houses an engine, tanker, brush truck and an Advanced Life Support ambulance. The station went into service mid-June.

Photo 1: Mark Engman, President, NVFD

Photo 3: Chief Mike Silva, NVFD

Photo 4: Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky, PWC F&R

Photo 5 & 6: Ribbon Cutting (left to right) - Ali Haddad (PWC Project Manager), Lou Ann Dorrier (PWC Facilities Construction Management), Karen Fitzgibbon (PWC Construction Manager), Chief Mike Silva (NVFD), Mark Engman (President, NVFD), Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky (PWC F&R), Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (Brentsville), Joe Saunder (Archtect, Hughes Group), Lynn Reda, (Principal, Hughes Group)

Photo 9: Chief Sliva and Supervisor Jeanine Lawson thank Mark Engman for his hard work and dedication to Station 5 from inception through today's ceremony.

Happy Halloween! Congratulations to this year's pumpkin carving contest winners for: Most Detailed Pumpkin, Scariest Pumpkin, Most Creative Pumpkin, and Funniest Pumpkin.

Hughes Group attended the Bowie City Council's Ice Breaking Ceremony to celebrate the commencement of work on the Bowie IcePlex. Hughes Group designed the facility and the future site will be located at 4247 Church Road in Bowie, Maryland.

Hughes Group Architects participated in the 10th annual Cosmo Couture DC show! Check out additional pictures on our Cosmo Couture page: https://www.facebook.com/Hughes-Group-Architects-Cosmo-Couture-1586508418309021/

Hughes Group Architects won the Northern Virginia AIA Award of Merit in Conceptual / Unbuilt Architecture for Long Bridge Aquatic and Fitness Center (Phase 2).

Our Nokesville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department – Station 5 project is nearly complete.

Station 5 (Nokesville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department) Update

Construction of the new Station 5 (Nokesville) is nearing completion. If all goes well, with the final push, including finish work, inspections, furniture deliveries and punch out, we should be moving in around June 14th. The new station is adjacent to its current station, located at 12826 Marsteller Drive in Nokesville, and is expected to open in Summer 2019.

Station Design: LEED, Green and Sustainability

HG Architects principal, Lynn Reda, recently spoke at the Firehouse Station Design conference about LEED certification and creating environmentally friendly / sustainable fire stations.

View the article here: https://www.firehouse.com/stations/news/21080707/station-design-leed-green-and-sustainability-firefighters://www.firehouse.com/stations/news/21080707/station-design-leed-green-and-sustainability-firefighters

firehouse.com Lynn Reda of Hughes Group Architects spoke at the Station Design Conference about LEED certification and creating environmentally friendly and sustainable fire stations.

Congratulations to Jeff for winning this year's Annual Pi Day Competition!

How many digits in pi can you name?