CALLING ALL FUTURE ARCHITECTS!

Hancock Architecture will once again offer a career planning program for high school juniors and seniors interested in architecture as a profession on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9am. This program which began in 2002 has had 60 students from various school districts in Beaver, Allegheny, and Lawrence Counties participate. The program provides an overview of the history of the architectural profession, educational requirements, tour of the firm, and a hands-on look at an actual building project in progress. The goal of the program is to encourage local students with an interest in architecture, to pursue a professional degree and ultimately bring their talents and knowledge back to the region to live and work. Any junior or senior high school student or high school career counselors are welcome to contact Kathy Bingle of Hancock Architecture to learn more about the program or register for the November session.

 Four students from various high schools including Ambridge, Beaver, New Brighton, and Southside attended the November 11, 2009 session. 

"This past November I attended the "Exploring Architecture as a Career" seminar.  I just wanted to give you an update as far as my educational plans.  First and foremost, thank you for offering the seminar  --  it was very helpful and informative.  I have recently decided that I am going to study architecture at Virginia Tech this upcoming fall.  I am very excited to start!  I was wondering if you have ever had interns or have heard from students with an education from Virginia Tech.
 
Just wanted to give a quick update, and let you know that the seminar aided me in making my choice to pursue studying architecture.  I will keep in contact and let you know how my studying at Virginia Tech turns out!"
 
Thanks again,
 
Rachael Tomei, April 2010


Melanie Panutsos, who attended the career session in 2006, worked as an intern at Hancock Architecture this summer.  Melanie is in her fourth year in Kent State’s architectural program and studied abroad in Italy for the 2010 winter semester.

 

Hancock Architecture Wins Numerous DESIGN AWARDS

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania’s 2006 Commonwealth Design Award for the Mental Health Consumer Center, Rochester, PA.

Beaver County Main Street Program’s 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006 Design Awards for numerous facade renovations.

Fire Chief Magazine, 2002 Station Style Award, for the Bridgewater Firehouse, Bronze Award in the Volunteer Station Category.  

Fire Chief Magazine, 2004 Station Style Award for the Potter Township Firehouse, Notable Design in the Volunteer Station Category.  

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials 2001 Merit Award for the exterior renovations of the Brodhead Hotel Apartments, Beaver Falls , PA.

2003 Townie Award from the PA Downtown Center ; 2003 Community Support Award from PennDOT; and the 2002 Beautification Award from the Beaver Heritage Foundation for the Beaver Streetscape Revitalization Project.