Cheer is spreading at a quarter-inch scale this holiday season with an edible, Net-Zero Energy replica of HOLT’s Ithaca Office at 619 West State Street. Designed and built by HOLT healthcare Architect Krysta Aten-Schell and her family, this masterpiece took 9 lbs of gluten-free flour, 7 lbs of frosting, and 30 hours to create! Click the play button below to see … Read More

HOLT Architects, a leading architecture firm in Central New York, has named two new Associates: Kelly Maher, AIA and Krysta Aten-Schell, AIA, LEED BD+C, WELL AP. The Associate designation recognizes their exceptional leadership, high professional standards, and innovative design approaches that will strengthen and enhance the future of HOLT. “Kelly and Krysta are exceptional Architects who are recognized, sought after, … Read More

Thank you, Assemblywoman Lifton, for your kind words and for all that you have done for our community!  We are honored to receive these meaningful words and the distinction of a New York State Assembly Citation from Assemblywoman Barbara S. Lifton! It has been our pleasure to work with you toward a more sustainable community for 18 years! New York … Read More

HOLT Architects is Addressing COVID Health Risks inside Office Buildings with the new WELL Building Standard Program. When Krysta Aten-Schell considered pre-school for her daughter this fall, she had two key concerns: would the educational program nurture her 4-year-old, and would the school building provide the youngster with a healthy and safe environment? As an architect specializing in healthcare design … Read More

CFCU Community Credit Union’s Transformation Center recently received Historic Ithaca’s Award of Merit in Historic Preservation! HOLT Architects and CFCU worked together to transform two floors in an existing historic bank building into a bright, light-filled, and vibrant space – creating an immersive banking experience for all members and employees. “CFCU is a very forward-thinking client who was interested in … Read More

HOLT Architects has recently completed some very innovative and new Bank and Credit Union spaces! Click on the video below to see photos of CFCU Community Credit Union’s new Transformation Center and Seneca Fall Branch renovation, Tompkins Financial Corp’s new 7-story Corporate Headquarters, Elmira Savings Bank’s Renovation of its Ithaca branch, and First Heritage Federal Credit Union’s new 27,000sf Corning Headquarters! … Read More

HOLT Architects has been named a 2020 Best Places to Work! This is HOLT’s 8th consecutive year receiving this award from BizEventz/the CNY Business Journal, which is based on employee feedback and cited the firm’s focus on flexibility and quality of work as most impactful. “We put great focus on creating a team atmosphere, offering opportunities for professional development & … Read More

The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce named HOLT Architects’ the “Distinguished Business of the Year” at its Annual Meeting and Celebration held virtually on September 10, 2020. 2019 marked a year of achievements for HOLT Architects – not only was it their 57th year in business, but also their most successful. To HOLT Architects, a mainstay of the Tompkins County … Read More

HOLT Architects is excited to announce key leadership promotions including the naming of Paul Levesque as HOLT Architects’ 5th President, following the retirement of Graham Gillespie earlier this summer. Paul A. Levesque, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP has been a critical part of the HOLT team since joining the firm 25 years ago. Leading HOLT’s Healthcare Design Studio for the past … Read More