HOLT Architects

Small Projects, Big Impacts!

Quay Thompson, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, Jennifer Baldwin, and Elliot Felix will be speaking at the annual conference of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) to discuss how—faced with tight resources—those responsible for an institution's physical environment need to extend the impact of small capital projects. Their session offers real examples and takeaways for getting big impact from small projects while strengthening student experience and belonging. They'll share a practical playbook and describe how it was used to plan three small and mid-sized projects at St. John Fisher University. These projects ensured focused, affordable interventions that supported community, belonging, experiential learning, and academic identity. You will leave with a repeatable framework to help you plan small capital projects that advance institutional goals by making meaningful progress even in times of uncertainty and limited resources.

Attending the conference, please look for the presenters and introduce yourself. Not attending, but want to learn more? Please reach out.

HOLT’s Kelly Maher AIA and Paul A. Levesque II were thrilled to attend the grand opening celebration of Hudson Headwaters Health Network's Malone Family Health medical office building in Malone, NY. Hudson Headwaters Health Network partnered with HOLT to develop this new 13,550-square-foot outpatient primary care facility. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Hudson Headwaters sought a modern healthcare environment to expand access to primary care services and create a welcoming, community-centered patient experience. The design vision focused on creating a medical office building that feels approachable and residential in character, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood while maintaining a strong connection to the adjacent hospital campus. Natural light and views to the outdoors were prioritized throughout the facility to enhance the experience of both patients and staff and support overall wellness.

Members of HOLT's Housing Team at Housing Visions, Inc Fundraiser last night. HOLT was a sponsor of the event and was happy to support Housing Visions’ CONNECT program, which provides vital services that promote housing stability, health, and overall well-being for residents.

HOLT Architects is proud to share that the renovation of Lavery Library at St. John Fisher University has received a Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Rochester Chapter Award in the Value Engineering category.

This award recognizes creative, collaborative solutions that successfully meet project budget demands while maintaining the integrity of the design vision and overall project goals.

We are honored to see the project recognized for demonstrating how collaboration, technical rigor, and strategic problem-solving can create lasting value for both institutions and their communities.