HELT Happenings
HELT Design Welcomes Gianna Capurso, Project Coordinator
As part of its continued growth, HELT Design is pleased to announce the addition of Gianna Capurso as Project Coordinator. Gianna joins the firm with a BFA in Interior Architecture from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and continuing graduate studies in...
Happy holidays from HELT Design
The day after Thanksgiving, and we're still grateful. For the communities we serve, the partnerships we build, and the spaces that bring people together. From all of us at HELT Design, wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year. *If you are interested in...
Waterbean Coffee Exquisite – Business After Hours Event
The other night, we joined the Gaston Business Association for Business After Hours: Belmont Specialty Foods at Waterbean Coffee Exquisite. It was good to see the space filled with people from the community, experiencing firsthand what we worked to help create. The...
Victory & Winget Mill Reimagined
The Victory & Winget Mill buildings in Gastonia, NC, are diamonds in the rough, beginning to show signs of new life. HELT Design is thrilled to partner with the new ownership of this historic property to imagine what future spaces could become. These designs show...
Growing by Design: Join a Practice Shaping Community + Experience
LEARN MORE: CAREERS At HELT Design Architecture Interiors, growth isn’t just measured in numbers — it’s reflected in the impact of the places we create and the people who create them. Our studio continues to expand with exciting work across a diverse portfolio —...
HELT Design Attends ICSC @SouthEast
ICSC @Southeast, Atlanta was a hit! Raleigh Cline and Ben Woods of the HELT Design team had a great time at the 2025 ICSC SE Conference in Atlanta. We enjoyed catching up with longtime retailer clients and making new tenant and developer connections. We look forward...
waterbean coffee’s new gastonia location is now open
We're excited to share that Waterbean Coffee’s new Gastonia location is now open. This project transformed an existing metal building into a modern coffee shop while keeping the character of the original space. The high ceilings, natural light, and open layout create...
HELT DESIGN Attending icsc @ Southeast
Raleigh Cline and Ben Woods of HELT Design are excited to connect with industry colleagues—both familiar faces and new contacts—at ICSC @ SouthEast in Atlanta, October 15–16. With over 50 years of national experience in prototype retail design, HELT Design...
HELT Design presents Design Study to Belmont City Council
HELT Design recently had the privilege of presenting a design study to Belmont City Council on the potential future of the former City Hall at 115 Main Street. Council Chambers were relocated to the CityWorks building on Catawba Street for several reasons, including...
HELT Design Open House
What a wonderful evening we had at our open house last night. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see our work, share stories, and connect with us. It means so much to have our community come together in our space. A heartfelt thanks to our incredible HELT Design...
A Project Designed To Blur The Line Between Building And Destination
In today’s experience-driven market, architecture must do more than serve a purpose—it must create connection, identity, and energy. We’re excited to share updated renderings of our 50,000 SF boutique mixed-use development—a project designed to blur the line between...
Tenants Are Becoming Owners: A Strategic Shift in the Office Market
This morning on NPR, JLL highlighted a growing trend: more office tenants are choosing to purchase the buildings they occupy rather than continue leasing. With property values adjusting, financing opportunities available, and the appeal of long-term stability,...
Evaluating a Depression-Era Brick Veneer Building: What Lies Beneath the Surface
We were recently asked to evaluate an existing Depression-era building. At a glance, it appeared sound — but as we began peeling back the layers, we unfortunately uncovered a much more vulnerable core. Walking the site, we noticed the absence of thru-wall flashing....
HELT Design Open House – Save the Date
Save the Date! We're excited to invite you to our HELT Design Open House on Thursday, September 18th, from 5-7 PM. After an incredible journey of renovating this beautiful mid-century modern building, we're looking forward to sharing our transformed space with the...
HELT Design Brings on Daniel Richard as Associate Architect
As part of its ongoing growth, HELT Design is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Richard as Associate Architect in the firm’s HQ office in Belmont. A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a licensed architect with over 10 years of...
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HELT Design
6405 W. Wilkinson Blvd #100
Belmont, NC 28012
704-342-1686
Info@HELTdesign.com
Modern Architecture and Interior Design Services
Licensed in 46 States
HELT Design is a full-service, architecture and interior design firm with core capabilities throughout commercial, industrial, retail, restaurant, adaptive reuse, multi-family, and modern minimalist residential design.
Founded in 1969, the firm has displayed a long track record of sustained success serving clients nationwide with LEED accredited professionals and licensure in 46 states.















