MHAworks to Volunteer at We Care Event

MHAworks will be volunteering at a craft booth for the 15th annual We Care Event hosted by Herman Miller to support the children of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

"The event is called We Care. For over 15 years Herman Miller has partnered with
local Architecture and Design firms to help children from the Boys and Girls Club of America to make a holiday gift for their loved ones. Each firm will create a craft idea for the boys and girls to build so that they have something special to give during the holidays. "

We are happy to support the children during this 2011 Holiday, if you would like to get involved please let us know! info@mhaworks.com

George Hining is appointed to the Workforce Development Board

George Hining, Director of Marketing for MHAworks, has just been sworn in by the City of Durham to become the next City Council Appointee for the Durham Workforce Development Board until June 2013.  His duties will focus on aligning the current and future demands of local employers with the training and education that our local schools provide.  This will help both local companies fill their needs for skilled labor as well as reduce our overall unemployment in the Durham/Raleigh community.  Congratulations George and good luck!

Just Completed

We just recently completed this beautiful space for the Chapel Hill headquarters of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.  You can see more on this project by clicking here.

MHAworks' Inaugural 2011 C.F.D. {Creative Food Drive}

After four months of planning and anticipation, MHAworks held its inaugural 2011 C.F.D. {Creative Food Drive}! 

Here are the results from the Food Bank:

CFD raised 9,600 pounds of food!
This equals 8,169 meals to people in the community

And the winners of the CFD competition are:

Most Difficult: LeChase Construction
Most Creative: The Republik
Most Food Raised: LeChase Construction
Best Overall: Semprius
People's Choice: Brasco Design and Marketing

We would like to thank all of our teams, our judges, our sponsors, Frank Stasio, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina at Durham, our volunteers, our bands and vendors as well as anyone else who was involved in making this event a success. We hope to expand upon this success next year in a second annual C.F.D. {Creative Food Drive}.

 You can find more pictures on the CFD website or on Richard Barlow Photography!

MHAworks receives the 2011 "Best of Durham" award.

New York, NY, September 23, 2011 -- MHAworks has been selected for the 2011 Best of Durham Award in the Architectural Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.  Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business categories.  These are local companies that enhances the positive image of small business though services to their customers and community.

MHAworks awards $10,000 to Putting Contest Winner

Ian Charlton won the MHAworks putt-off competition for $10,000 at the Durham Chamber Golf Classic last Monday 9/26. Watch this video to see the winning 50' putt! Congratulations Ian!

The next phase for Ronald McDonald House

MHAworks was recently hired to plan and design a 27,000 square foot expansion to the existing 20,000 square foot Ronald McDonald Residential Support Facility. This project is designed to achieve LEED silver certification. We are employing simple, straightforward, and durable construction techniques in the design of this building. Large overhangs, appropriately scaled fenestration, and general detailing all contribute to a comfortable, homelike environment for the guests. The expansion creates a large, secure courtyard, free from traffic noise of adjacent highways, with age-appropriate amenities for all generations of guests. Our design approach separates what would otherwise be a massive 27,000 square foot building into five smaller residentially scaled structures composed of one and two bedroom suites with shared common gathering areas. These additional 24 bedrooms for extended stay purposes with specific room uses mandate a number of in room kitchens. Other rooms will be served by a free standing community building with kitchens, dining, a play room, game room and lounge areas. This separate facility will help decompress the current House’s dining and living areas.  MHAworks’ history with the Ronald McDonald house is deeply rooted starting back in the early 80’s when Michael Hining worked on the original building. In 2005 MHAworks design the renovation of the facility as well as an addition. We also completed the Ronald McDonald Resource Room at UNC Hospitals in 2011.