HELT Happenings
Downtown Gastonia Revitalization
Downtown revitalization happens one building, one block, and one connection at a time. Today marks an important milestone for the historic Citizens National Bank building at 212 West Main Avenue with the official groundbreaking celebration for its next chapter....
Welcome, Sara McDuffee, to the HELT Design team
We're excited to welcome Sara McDuffee to the HELT Design team as Senior Project Manager. A graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy, Sara was drawn to architecture through a lifelong love of art and making things—seeing it as the perfect convergence of creativity,...
Celebrating Gaston County
What a beautiful night celebrating Gaston County. Tim, Raleigh, and Heather had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Gaston Business Association Salute to Business Gala, presented by Key Street Advisors. Events like this are a great reminder of the strength of...
Charlotte’s Rapid Growth & How It’s Reshaping The Entire Region
Charlotte’s rapid growth is no longer just an Uptown story — it’s reshaping the entire region. A recent Axios article, “America’s fastest-growing city has a message: ‘We’re full,’” highlights the challenges that come with explosive growth: rising...
HELT Team Outing
HELT Design stepped out to the ballpark at CaroMont Health Park for an afternoon of fun, team bonding, and cheering on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. It was the perfect chance to unplug from the office, connect as a team, and enjoy a beautiful spring day together.
Ben Woods Representing HELT at the ICA Car WAsh Show 2026
HELT Design was proud to have Ben Woods representing our team at the ICA Car Wash Show 2026. Ben made the most of the event — reconnecting with industry partners, meeting new operators and vendors, and discussing how thoughtful architectural design can strengthen...
Office Space Continues To Transform
Office space continues to transform: We’re seeing older office buildings struggle while newer, highly amenitized workplaces continue to perform. At the same time, developers and cities are increasingly exploring repositioning strategies such as: •...
HELT to Attend The Car WAsh Show – Nashville, TN
Ben Woods will represent HELT Design at The Car Wash Show May 11 – 13 in Nashville, TN. With years of in-depth experience in car wash design and nationwide scaling, we’re thrilled to be attending this premier event of the industry and look forward to engaging and...
Meeting Organizations Where They Are
Many of the most meaningful projects we’ve been involved with have been for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. They also tend to be some of the most complex—not because of the buildings themselves, but because of everything surrounding them. Nonprofits operate within...
HELT Design at ICSC@Carolina’s
What a great few days at ICSC@CAROLINAS! A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by Booth 931 and chat with our team. The conversations were the highlight of the show for us — we always learn so much from the innovators and changemakers driving this...
ICSC@Carolina’s Conference
We’re looking forward to being in Charlotte for this year’s ICSC@CAROLINAS conference on March 30–31 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Our team will be at Booth 931 connecting with developers, brokers, and brands to talk about what’s next in retail and...
Balancing proforma with placemaking
Leasable square footage, parking counts, construction costs, and revenue projections all shape the early decisions that determine whether a project moves forward. Those numbers matter. But the most successful developments do something else well: they create places...
Excitement continues with belmont trolley
Excitement continues to build as we await Planning & Zoning comments on the proposed Belmont Trolley facility. Momentum is building; the path forward is clear. The project is envisioned as a phased approach, beginning with a steel pavilion structure designed to...
Some buildings do more than age — they connect generations of ideas.
We couldn’t help but notice 9331 Providence Road — “The Bates Glass House” — back on the market in Charlotte. Some buildings do more than age — they connect generations of ideas. Designed circa 1960 by architect Charles Bates for his own family, the house reflects the...
A word from Helt principal, tim Johnston
“While visiting family in South Africa’s Western Cape, with massive brush fires burning just yards from town, I’ve been reminded how fragile our world is—climatically, geopolitically, and humanly. Against geologic time, our work is fleeting; against today’s realities,...
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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.