The Legacy Ledger by HBL Architects. May 2010

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The Legacy Ledger, The official e-newsletter of HBL Architects, HBL Architects, A legacy of landmarks. www.hbl-architects.com August 2010

Framing a heritage: The architecture of story-telling Before most people could read, stained glass windows were used to tell stories in churches. The earliest known stained glass windows date back to 675 CE when Benedict Biscop was building the monastery of St. Peter in Monkwearmouth-Jarrow, England. By the 10th century, depictions of Christ and biblical scenes were found in the stained glass windows of churches all over France and Germany. Whether it's stained glass windows or more modern projection screens, churches still today have their own unique ways to share and teach. However, even the most beautiful, elaborate windows and largest screens require the proper architecture to look their best and serve their purpose. With HBL, the architecture can be the narrator to the beautiful story your church has to tell. Ancient Rome's most influential architect, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, said in his manual On Architecture that a building should be user-friendly, sturdy and emit joy and beauty. A church is where the stories of the faith are told, and whether you want to highlight your stained glass windows, roll down a projection screen or both, HBL can make your church meet and even exceed Vitruvius's standards. Let us help you build more than a building. Build a landmark. Build a legacy. Turn the page in your church's story by calling HBL Architects today at 713.621.7581 or visiting hbl-architects.com.

In the News HBL receives Alfred P. Sloan Award For the second consecutive year, HBL was awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. These prestigious national awards honor organizations that are using workplace flexibility to increase effectiveness and generate positive business results. The City of Houston's Flexible Workplace Initiative Program presented HBL with this award at the Wortham Theater Center. HBL has also received two 'Good Brick Awards' from the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance for Trinity Episcopal Church and the Award for Architecture from AIA Houston for the Cutler Farmhouse Project, among other awards and honors. St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City celebrated the opening of their new church building. Two days prior, families and parishioners carried religious articles from the old church on Third Avenue to the new church on Ninth Avenue. HBL was proud to be a part of the beautiful new building in which the members of the church are able to honor their history and celebrate their future. Featured Project Trinity Episcopal Church Houston, Texas Several Houston churches are filled with story-telling stained glass windows, including Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street. The windows there depict Biblical stories, the expansion of the Christian church and Anglican beliefs and even a little Texas history. HBL had the honor of renovating Trinity Episcopal Church in 1998 and receiving the 'Good Brick Award' for it from The Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. The renovations included cleaning and patching the limestone walls, removing acoustical tile from the ceiling, refinishing the wood ceiling structure, and rewiring all of the light fixtures.

Get to know: Stephen A. Lucchesi, AIA Vice President of HBL Architects, Steve is this issue's featured architect. Education: Texas A&M, BS, 1987 Hometown: Kansas City, MO Family: 2 Children Luke and Emily Hobbies: Spending Time with My Children and Hunting and Fishing Favorite Movie Genre: History, Especially Westerns Favorite Restaurant: Perry's Steakhouse Favorite Vacation Spot: New Braunfels Hidden Talent: Singing (although it has been hidden so long it's nearly misplaced)A Little-Known Fact:
Fool me once... Optical illusions have baffled and amused onlookers for generations. Some of these illusions can be created with the right amount of creative architecture. A number of architects have even turned homes and buildings upside down, such as the famous Wonderworks House. Don't be fooled though, you can still walk inside. While a corner of the structure appears to flatten a 20th century brick warehouse, palm trees and lamp posts hang upside down. Even though it looks like a disaster site, this three-story, 82-foot tall building is actually a fun-loving museum. These overturned attractions can be found in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Orlando and Panama City Beach, Florida, and will soon be opening in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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