HOLT Architects

09/02/2026

HOLT is honored to be the Presenting Sponsor of INHS's 50th Anniversary Celebration. We are proud of our partnership with INHS and of having played a role in the positive impact the organization has had over the years.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 12-4 PM for The INHS Ultimate Block Party: 50 Years in the Making as we celebrate 50 years of INHS and the community that made it all possible!

Enjoy an afternoon of:

- Live music from Nate the Great, Jeremiah Craig, Scratched Vinyl, GIAC Jumpers, and the Community Unity Music Education Program
- Food and community gathering
- Storytelling and shared memories
- Free kids' activities from Bunch of Bubbles and Ithaca Face Painting

This free, outdoor celebration is all about honoring our past, celebrating our present, and looking toward the future together. Whether you've been part of the INHS story for decades or are just getting to know us, we'd love to celebrate with you.

INHS Headquarters
Saturday, September 19
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free and open to all. Registration is not required, but appreciated: https://www.ithacanhs.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration/

Come celebrate 50 years of building a stronger, more vibrant community together!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: HOLT Architects!

08/26/2026

Workplace design starts long before furniture and finishes — it starts with how people actually work.

At HOLT Architects, "Places to Work" is one way we think about impact, alongside how people live, learn, and heal. In practice, that means every office project starts with the same questions. How do teams move through a day? Where do they need quiet focus, and where do they need to interact with each other? What has to flex as the organization grows or reorganizes?

Good workplace design isn't a style. It's a process built around the people who'll actually use the space.

08/05/2026

With more than 63 years of healthcare design experience, a deep understanding of New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) processes and procedures, and a tested team, HOLT knows how to create healing environments through smart design. Here's what that looks like in practice:

Evidence-Based Design - Creating healthcare environments that are informed by research and data to improve patient outcomes, enhance safety, and optimize overall well-being for patients and staff.

Patient-Focused Environments - Prioritizing the needs, comfort, and well-being of patients by creating spaces that promote healing, reduce stress, and encourage positive patient experiences through thoughtful design.

WELL Building & LEED - WELL Building prioritizes human health and wellness, while LEED focuses on sustainability and environmental impact. Both systems work in concert to create spaces that are healthy for the earth and its occupants.

Planning for Change - Designing flexible and adaptable facilities that can accommodate evolving technologies, practices, and patient needs, ensuring long-term sustainability and efficiency in the face of continuous advancements.
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08/03/2026

HOLT is proud of our relationship with SUNY Cortland and our continued work on campus, including the renovation of Corey Gym.

07/16/2026

Members of the HOLT team were excited to attend the grand opening of the new corporate headquarters for Guthrie Community Credit Union in Sayre, PA — a project we were proud to design in close collaboration with the Guthrie team.

07/09/2026

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.

06/24/2026

Recently, members of our HOLT team had the privilege of participating in the United Way of Tompkins County's annual Day of Action, volunteering with the incredible team at the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County. As architects and designers, we spend much of our time helping organizations create spaces that support their missions. Today, we had the opportunity to support organizational mission in a different way—working side by side to make a positive impact in our community.

Our whole group was deeply impacted by the opportunity. Learning more about the Advocacy Center’s work was both inspiring and humbling. Their commitment to creating safety, healing, and hope for individuals and families throughout our region is truly remarkable.

Thank you to United Way of Tompkins County for organizing this meaningful event and to the team at Advocacy Center of Tompkins County for welcoming us. We're grateful for the chance to contribute and to learn more about the important work happening in our community every day.

06/04/2026

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.

05/20/2026

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.

05/13/2026

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.