Architecture Archives

8 03, 2023

HELT Design Welcomes Michael Patric as Senior Associate

HELT Design Welcomes Michael Patric as Senior Associate

Adam Bratton2023-03-08T11:03:27-05:00March 8th, 2023|Announcements, Helt Happenings|

What started out as a love of building spaceships out of Legos as a 7-year-old has turned in a long and prosperous career of designing beautiful structures and emotionally connecting with the users of each space. For over 25 years, Michael has been leading and working on a wide range of projects with endless variables locally, nationally, and internationally. Michael was drawn to HELT Design due to the firm’s broad scope of work and capabilities. This variety dovetails well [...]

16 02, 2023

Hasheem Halim to participate in AIA Charlotte’s ”Diverse Design Excellence” Event

Hasheem Halim to participate in AIA Charlotte’s ”Diverse Design Excellence” Event

Adam Bratton2023-02-17T10:46:10-05:00February 16th, 2023|Announcements, Helt Happenings|

HELT Design Team Member Hasheem Halim has been invited to participate in AIA Charlotte's upcoming event entitled "Diverse Design Excellence" on Tues, Feb 21. Hasheem will participate in a panel discussion with other leading black architects from our region. From the AIA event description “This program examines how the experiences of architects from diverse backgrounds influence their creative process, expanding possibilities for architectural expression and the impact of their work.” Full event details and registration link can be found [...]

19 10, 2022

HELT Design Grows With the Addition of Sinthia Romero

HELT Design Grows With the Addition of Sinthia Romero

Adam Bratton2022-10-19T07:29:37-05:00October 19th, 2022|Announcements, Helt Happenings|

Sinthia Romero recently joined HELT Design as a Project Coordinator. Sinthia brings an enthusiastic and focused skill set, has quickly integrated into the team, and hit the ground running with the diverse array of projects that the firm is involved in. Sinthia’s perspective has been shaped by her upbringing in the Dominican Republic and the daily exposure to the symbiotic relationship between built spaces in their natural environment. Sinthia likes to maintain a contemporary approach to her work while [...]

11 10, 2022

Podcast Coverage: A Legacy of Design (HELT Design)

Podcast Coverage: A Legacy of Design (HELT Design)

Adam Bratton2022-10-11T12:56:09-05:00October 11th, 2022|Announcements, Helt Happenings, Media Coverage|

HELT Design's Principal, Tim Johnston, was recently featured on the most recent episode of the “Building Belmont Podcast” hosted by Keanu Trujillo. In the episode Tim and Keanu discuss what originally brought Tim to the Charlotte area, the rich history of both the town of Belmont and HELT Design, and how the firm has been building a legacy for future generations. Listen to the episode (25 mins) on Spotify HERE or watch on YouTube HERE.

26 09, 2022

Media Coverage – Dynamo 31 Nears Completion

Media Coverage – Dynamo 31 Nears Completion

Adam Bratton2022-09-26T08:52:37-05:00September 26th, 2022|Helt Happenings|

HELT Design is proud to support the redevelopment of downtown McAdenville as the lead architect on this exciting adaptive reuse and mixed-use development. Charlotte Business Journal and other local media outlets continue to cover the progress of the Dynamo 31 complex as the first tenant, the Catawba Riverkeeper, who held its Grand Opening this past weekend. We are excited about our work and look forward to seeing this space be a beacon for community engagement, civic interaction, and economic [...]

1 09, 2022

HELT Design Participates at Ribbon Cutting for Piedmont Lithium’s New HQ

HELT Design Participates at Ribbon Cutting for Piedmont Lithium’s New HQ

Adam Bratton2022-09-06T08:42:57-05:00September 1st, 2022|Featured Projects, Helt Happenings, Media Coverage|

HELT Design team members proudly took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the brand-new Piedmont Lithium HQ on Wednesday afternoon in Belmont, NC. HELT Design was the lead architecture firm for this adaptive re-use project located at 42 Catawba Street, once the Belmont Federal Savings & Loan building. L to R: Hasheem Halim, Sharon Johnston, Tim Johnston, Don Ferry Piedmont Lithium staff, local economic development and business leaders, and elected officials, including US Senator Thom Tillis, [...]

3 08, 2022

Hasheem Halim Joins HELT Design

Hasheem Halim Joins HELT Design

Adam Bratton2022-08-03T16:28:10-05:00August 3rd, 2022|Announcements, Helt Happenings|

HELT Design is proud to announce that Hasheem Halim has joined the team as the firm’s newest Project Coordinator. With a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech and a passion for creating designs that can be felt both literally and ethereally, Hasheem has quickly embraced the variety of work and big picture vision since joining the firm. Hasheem has been honing his skills through a variety of projects and recently won a grant from the City of Charlotte [...]

27 07, 2022

Valeria Ramon elevated to Project Manager

Valeria Ramon elevated to Project Manager

Adam Bratton2022-08-03T14:48:53-05:00July 27th, 2022|Announcements, Helt Happenings|

HELT Design is pleased to announce and recognize the promotion of Valeria Ramon to Project Manager within the firm. Since joining the team in 2021 as a Project Coordinator, Valeria Ramon has quickly shown a track record of success by exceeding expectations and delivering consistent value to our clients. Valeria’s design talent, coupled with her willingness to take on challenging project deadlines has positioned her to handle the responsibilities of project managing multiple fast-paced projects. The team at HELT [...]

13 05, 2022

HELT Design Positioning for the Future

HELT Design Positioning for the Future

Adam Bratton2022-05-13T11:22:03-05:00May 13th, 2022|Announcements, Helt Happenings|

A letter from Tim Johnston, Principal Effective today, C.L. Helt, Architect, Inc. is officially being re-introduced as HELT Design. This is an exciting time for our firm, and we are proud to share this transition with our clients, industry partners and the community. Our track record of providing high level architectural and interior design services dates back to the 1960’s. It’s fair to say that a lot has changed since then. Our project types are more varied and have [...]

18 04, 2022

Helt Nominated for Sustainability Awards

Helt Nominated for Sustainability Awards

Adam Bratton2022-04-23T15:36:34-05:00April 18th, 2022|Announcements, Awards, Helt Happenings|

We're honored to be recognized by Sustain Charlotte during their 10th annual Sustainability Awards fittingly held on Earth Day, April 22. This nomination celebrates and reinforces our long-standing commitment to maintaining a mindful approach to our work and acknowledging the positive impact that the architectural and design industry can have on our environment. We find joy in integrating sustainable building features such as water reclamation systems, repurposing building materials and minimizing impervious surfaces into our work. Our portfolio is full [...]