ASID President

ASID Virginia Chapter  |  10.02.23

Spectrum Design Principal, Lenore Weiss has been elected President of the 2023-2024 Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID Virginia Chapter). Founded in 1975, ASID is the oldest, largest and only multi-disciplinary professional organization for interior designers, interior design students, and the manufacturers and suppliers who support … Continue reading ASID President

Prostate Golf

Supporting A Good Cause  |  09.27.23

The Prostate Cancer Educational Institute of Virginia (PCEIV) held their annual golf tournament yesterday in Glen Allen, VA. Led by Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Services for the Virginia Community College System, Bert Jones, tournament funds help support PCEIV’s mission. We enjoyed catching up with our VCCS friends, … Continue reading Prostate Golf

TL License

Congratulations Terri Lynn!  |  08.22.23

Our team would like to congratulate Terri Lynn Wolfe on becoming a licensed architect! This rigorous process begins with an accredited degree, followed by years of documented experience. The final step requires passing six Architecture Registration Exams that test one’s knowledge and skill of the practice of architecture. Way to … Continue reading TL License

VWCC Signage

Wayfinding Signage  |  08.16.23

As the fall semester begins next week, we hope that the newly installed wayfinding signage at Virginia Western Community College will help students and visitors navigate the campus. The robust sign package includes 80+ wayfinding signs, 2 large LED displays, and 1 large illuminated sign overlooking the highway. Thanks to the … Continue reading VWCC Signage

CPTED Training

CPTED Training  |  07.14.23

Chris Venable recently completed The National Institute of Crime Prevention 16-hour Specialized Topics Course “CPTED for Schools” at the University of South Florida in Tampa to maintain his CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) credential. CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)’s goal is to prevent crime through designing a physical environment that positively … Continue reading CPTED Training

GRTC Opening

Third Street Station Ribbon Cutting  |  06.14.23

Spectrum celebrated alongside Valley Metro – Roanoke leadership, and MB Contractors on the grand opening of the new Third Street Station. Special thanks to our design team members, Michael Baker International and Hill Studio. We look forward to seeing this beautiful, state-of-the-art terminal put into service for the … Continue reading GRTC Opening

VAPPA 2023

VAPPA Conference  |  03.31.23

Spectrum Principal, Granville Grant, teamed up with Roberta Wright, Facilities Director at Patrick & Henry Community College to present at the 2023 VAPPA (VA Association of Physical Plant Administrators)  Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Annual Conference brings together educational facilities professionals throughout the state. Granville and Roberta shared their experience building … Continue reading VAPPA 2023

ASID Firm Crawl

ASID Student Firm Crawl  |  03.24.23

Spectrum Design enjoyed hosting Virginia Tech and Radford University interior design students for the American Society of Interior Designers Virginia Chapter Student Firm Crawl.  Thanks to Kimberlyn Lindsay and Leah Avancini-Cockram for providing a guided tour.

GRTC Wallcovering

Paying Tribute to History  |  03.08.23

Spectrum Design is excited to be finishing up the details on the new Third Street Station with GRTC (Valley Metro-Roanoke). Kimberlyn Lindsay, one of our interior designers, is inspecting a new vinyl wallcovering recently installed. We worked with the Historical Society of Western Virginia to select an image for the new … Continue reading GRTC Wallcovering

VT A4LE Design Competition

Design Competition  |  12.14.22

Nathan Harper joined several other architects from across the Commonwealth to jury a design competition at the Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts and Design.  Supported by A4LE (Association for Learning Environments), students from professor Michael Ermann’s studio shared designs for a new school that serves students with special needs in Washington … Continue reading VT A4LE Design Competition

GRTC Bus Drivers

Third Street Station  |  11.10.22

GRTC representatives and employees were on-site to get a sneak preview of their new downtown Third Street Station. Drivers had the opportunity to participate in a staged simulation run, and the next phase of construction will begin soon as the North Canopy takes shape. The team at Spectrum was grateful … Continue reading GRTC Bus Drivers

IDEA – ValleyStar

2022 IDEA Award Winner  |  10.19.22

Spectrum Design won an IDEA AWARD (Interior Design Excellence Award) for their work on the ValleyStar Credit Union corporate headquarters in Franklin County, VA.  Spectrum took first place in the “corporate/under 35,000 SF” category that included entries from both Virginia and West Virginia.

The new ValleyStar building was designed … Continue reading IDEA – ValleyStar

Virginian Railway BR AIA

AIA Blue Ridge Design Awards |  10.13.22

Spectrum Design recently attended the AIA Blue Ridge Design Awards Gala to accept the Honor Award for the Virginian Railway Station in Roanoke, VA. Owned by the National Railway Historical Society, the project revived a historic passenger station that was originally put into service in 1910. This was … Continue reading Virginian Railway BR AIA

Kimberlyn CID

Certified Interior Designer  |  07.01.22

Congratulations to Spectrum’s own Kimberlyn Lindsay for passing her NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam and earning her NCIDQ professional certification! This is a rigorous exam and a certification recognizing interior design professionals who can demonstrate an expertise in understanding and adhering to today’s building codes as they … Continue reading Kimberlyn CID

Alison Davitt

Business Development Director  |  04.26.22

Alison Wainwright Davitt has joined Spectrum Design as Business Development Director. In this newly created position, Davitt will be responsible for generating new business and enhancing the firm’s regional presence and brand through marketing and enhanced engagement efforts.

Davitt brings over twenty-five years of fundraising, outreach, marketing and communications experience … Continue reading Alison Davitt

A4LE Conference 2022

A4LE Conference 2022  |  03.08.22

This week at the A4LE (Association for Learning Environments) Virginia Chapter / Southeast Regional Conference, Lenore Weiss and Chris Venable led a presentation along with Educational Planner, Dian Paulin, Colonial Elementary School principal, Tammy Riggs, and Kelly St. Clair, regional sales manager for VS America. The panel discussed furniture planning … Continue reading A4LE Conference 2022

GRTC Moving Day

Valley Metro’s Moving Day  |  03.04.22

Valley Metro has moved!  This week Valley Metro left Campbell Court and began operations on the site of their new Third Street Station Transfer Center.  Valley Metro will operate out of a temporary facility in front of the Transportation Museum while the permanent Third Street Transfer Center is under … Continue reading GRTC Moving Day

ValleyStar Ribbon Cutting

ValleyStar Credit Union Ribbon Cutting  |  12.22.21

We were pleased to join ValleyStar Credit Union at the ribbon cutting for their new home office in Summit View Business Park in Franklin County, VA. The building takes advantage of the surrounding mountain views, and we look forward to seeing it put to great use. The project … Continue reading ValleyStar Ribbon Cutting

Colonial IDEA Award 2021

Colonial Elementary School Wins Honorable Mention  |  10.22.21

Colonial Elementary School was awarded Honorable Mention in the K-12 category of the ASID Virginia Chapter and IIDA Virginia & West Virginia Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards.

Located in Botetourt County, VA, Colonial Elementary School has been a central part of the community since its original construction … Continue reading Colonial IDEA Award 2021

CSHS IDEA Award 2021

Cave Spring High Schools Wins First Place IDEA Award  |  10.20.21

Cave Spring High School has been awarded First Place in the K-12 category for the ASID Virginia and IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Interior Design Excellence Awards.

The renovation & addition strategy was to re-create a building “from the inside out.” The re-imagined building now supports … Continue reading CSHS IDEA Award 2021

ValleyStar Light Fixture

Star Lighting  |  10.13.21

Last week this lighted sculpture was installed in the lobby of ValleyStar Credit Union’s Administrative Campus. The series of lighted stars (only recognizable as such from below) and the view of the mountain and valley beyond provide subtle branding. Spectrum collaborated with Matt McConnell of McConnell  Studios https://www.mattmcconnell.com/ out of Raleigh, NC … Continue reading ValleyStar Light Fixture

CSHS Ribbon Cutting

Cave Spring High School Ribbon Cutting  |  08.04.21

This past weekend the Cave Spring community was invited to the official ribbon cutting and to come inside to see the newly renovated school. The original 1967 high school was completely transformed inside and a new two-story science wing was added.  

Congratulations to Cave Spring High … Continue reading CSHS Ribbon Cutting

Taylor – AIA

 

Architecture License  |  07.19.21

Congratulations to team member Taylor Terrill for completing the required APX hours and passing the ARE to become a licensed architect!

Party in Elmwood

Party in Elmwood  |  06.25.21

Our team enjoyed a beautiful summer evening with family and friends as Spectrum sponsored Downtown Roanoke Incorporated’s Party in Elmwood. Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels always entertains and the food catered by @Martins was delicious! It was the perfect way to kick off the summer season!

TL – Softball

Yes You Can  |  06.22.21

Spectrum Design’s Terri Lynn Wolfe has just finished up the 2021 softball season as the head JV coach for Hidden Valley High School where she has coached for 3 seasons. Terri Lynn played NCAA Division 2 softball at Fairmont State University, in West Virginia, where she studied architecture.“My favorite thing … Continue reading TL – Softball

Carson – Model

Building a Model  |  06.18.21

Carson Sutphin is making an architectural model of the classroom addition for Breckinridge Middle School. Even in the age of Building Information Modeling (BIM) a physical model can be a valuable design tool.

Kendal Borden

Kendal at Lexington Borden Center  |  06.04.21

Kendal at Lexington held a ribbon cutting for their newly-renovated and expanded Borden Center. The design offers household-model neighborhood wings, new private residences, expanded dining spaces, outdoor activity areas, and enhanced accommodations for memory care.

Kourtnei Graduation

Liberty University Graduate  |  05.25.21

Spectrum Design would like to congratulate team member Kourtnei Noel for her recent graduation from Liberty University! With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology from the School of Behavioral Sciences, Kourtnei plans to continue her studies towards a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling – Crises Response & Trauma.

LeadPoint Digital

Welcome LeadPoint Digital  |  05.20.21

We would like to welcome LeadPoint Digital to our building following the grand opening of their new space!

Northstar Church

Northstar Church  |  04.09.21

Spectrum Design had the privilege to provide design services for the new Northstar Church in Blacksburg, Virginia.  With the hard work and effort of our architects and engineers, along with G&H Contracting providing construction services, the congregation was able to celebrate the Easter season in their new home last week.  We … Continue reading Northstar Church

VA Heights ES Playground

Virginia Heights Elementary School  |  04.01.21

Spring is in the air at the new Virginia Heights Elementary School playground.  We look forward to seeing the project completed and to the joy that it will bring to the children of Roanoke City Public Schools.

Cave Spring HS Gym

Cave Spring High School Gymnasium  |  03.24.21

The Cave Spring High School Volleyball team hosted Salem High School yesterday in the school’s newly renovated gymnasium.  As part of the addition/renovation project, the gym received a new maple court floor, athletic equipment, bleacher seating, lighting and ventilation.  We look forward to seeing the gym serve Cave … Continue reading Cave Spring HS Gym

Colonial ES History Wall

Colonial Elementary School  |  03.12.21

Colonial Elementary School in Blue Ridge was originally built in 1939 as the community high school.  In its 82 years of service, thousands of students went through its doors.  As part of the new school Spectrum Design conceived a history wall that replicates the original brick arch and pediment framing … Continue reading Colonial ES History Wall

Claude Moore AIA Blue Ridge

AIA Blue Ridge Design + Honor Awards  |  12.21.20

The Claude Moore Education Complex was selected for an Honor Award in the AIA Blue Ridge 2020 Design + Honor Awards.  The jury commented that the project is a “well-crafted contribution to the historic urban fabric and social life of the community.”

Tinsel Trail

Tinsel Trail Christmas Tree Donation  |  12.02.20

Spectrum Design was honored to donate a Christmas Tree to be decorated by the students of Colonial Elementary School for this year’s Bank of Fincastle Tinsel Trail through the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce.  The students chose the theme of “Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Future” to commemorate … Continue reading Tinsel Trail

Payne Hall

IDEA Awards: Virginia Tech Payne Hall Wellness Commons  |  10.16.20

Spectrum Design’s Virginia Tech: Payne Hall Wellness Commons was given First Place in the Higher Education category of the ASID Virginia and IIDA Virginia/West Virginia Interior Design Excellence Awards.

In support of Virginia Tech’s emphasis on creating Living / Learning Communities, first floor common spaces … Continue reading Payne Hall

Colonial ES Roof

Colonial Elementary School  |  10.02.20

Roofers are working under a clear Fall sky at Colonial Elementary School.

 

ASID National Taskforce

ASID National Taskforce on Adaptive Living  |  08.04.20

Spectrum Design is pleased to announce that principal Lenore Weiss, CID, ASID, has been selected to participate in the ASID National Taskforce on Adaptive Living.  This taskforce will study changes in senior care, adaptive and multigenerational family living resulting from challenges faced by nursing homes and long-term … Continue reading ASID National Taskforce

National Thanksgiving Turkeys

National Thanksgiving Turkeys at Virginia Tech  |   07.17.20

One of the benefits of having a Virginia Tech agriculture project under construction is the occasional sighting of celebrity animals.  The National Thanksgiving Turkeys who received Presidential pardons reside at the site.

Earth Day 2020

Cave Spring HS Beam

Cave Spring School Seniors Leave Their Mark | 03.24.20

Earlier this year Cave Spring High School seniors put their signatures on the final piece of steel for the new classroom addition. The building has now topped-out and their names have been hoisted into place.

ValleyStar Spring

ValleyStar Credit Union | 03.18.20

Signs of spring are visible in Franklin County, VA as the new ValleyStar Credit Union administrative campus is being dried-in.

VT Arch Students

Spectrum Hosts Virginia Tech Architecture Students | 1.31.2020

The Spectrum Design team hosted (@archdesignvt) Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Design students in our office for a presentation of the Culinary School at the Claude Moore Education Complex. Professor Kevin Jones’ Integrative Design Studio is aimed at developing the students’ ability to solve complex design … Continue reading VT Arch Students

Carilion Cancer Center

Carilion Cancer Center  |  12.17.19

Congratulations to Carilion Clinic on their recent announcement regarding the new Cancer Center facility at the corner of Reserve Avenue and Franklin Road in Roanoke, Virginia (Roanoke Times Article).

Also, congratulations to the Agee family for their support of this state-of-the-art facility. We applaud Carilion for taking this step, and … Continue reading Carilion Cancer Center

Claude Moore-AIA Award

2019 Awards of Excellence in Architecture  |  10.22.19

AIA Virginia has announced the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Architecture. Spectrum Design’s Claude Moore Education Complex Expansion was recognized with an Award of Merit for Contextual Design. The jury commented, “With its simple streetscape and successful interior kitchen and training facilities, this is architecture that respectfully … Continue reading Claude Moore-AIA Award

Gala Groundbreaking

MAAG Group / Gala Industries Groundbreaking  |  10.03.19   Congratulations to MAAG Group / Gala Industries for their groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. The new 20,000 SF addition will allow the facility to expand by streamlining their testing and manufacturing capabilities. The event also commemorated the 60th Anniversary of Gala’s Eagle Rock location. Spectrum Design representatives were … Continue reading Gala Groundbreaking

2019 IDEA Awards

Winner of 2019 IDEA Awards  |  09.27.19

Spectrum Design is pleased to announce on September 27 in Richmond, VA we received two Interior Design Excellence Awards at the 2019 IIDA Virginia & West Virginia Chapter and American Society of Interior Designers/ASID IDEA Awards. The projects recognized were Glenvar High School Additions / Renovations in Education: … Continue reading 2019 IDEA Awards

ValleyStar Groundbreaking

ValleyStar Credit Union Groundbreaking  |  09.17.19

Congratulations to ValleyStar Credit Union on today’s groundbreaking ceremony for their new administrative campus at Summit View Business Park in Franklin County, VA. The Spectrum team looks forward to working with Frith Construction and with the ValleyStar team as the construction process gets underway.

 

Cave Spring High School Drone Video | 06.28.19

Cave Spring High School Drone Video  |  06.28.19

Construction progress continues at Cave Spring High School! Special thanks to Avis Construction Company for sharing this impressive drone video which captures the significant extent of the demolition work both inside and outside of the school: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=WZdmZc7bfFg

 

Congratulations Interns

Congratulations Interns  |  05.24.2019

Our team would like to congratulate Tripat Panesar of Hidden Valley High School, and Ethan Harris of Cave Spring High School for completing 7-month internships with Spectrum Design. The internship program is offered as a partnership with the Roanoke County Public Schools‘ BCAT program (Burton Center for Arts & Technology). Also, … Continue reading Congratulations Interns

Volunteer Day

Volunteer Day  |  05.21.2019

Spectrum Design team members volunteered Saturday for Restoration Housing’s Community Partnership Day at the Historic Villa Heights estate in Northwest Roanoke. We spent the morning planting trees and cleaning debris. It was hot and we all got a bit sweaty and dirty but felt a great sense of accomplishment at the … Continue reading Volunteer Day

Kendal at Lexington Accreditations

Congratulations Kendal at Lexington |  05.14. 19

Congratulations to our client Kendal at Lexington on earning three accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the specialties of Dementia and Person-Centered Care. We are honored to be collaborating with this organization and their Executive Director, Mina Tepper, as they strive to provide the … Continue reading Kendal at Lexington Accreditations

Cave Spring High School Progress

Cave Spring High School Progress | 05.09.19

Roanoke County Public Schools, Spectrum Design, and Avis Construction Company led a behind the scenes tour yesterday of the construction progress at Cave Spring High School. Featured on several regional news outlets, the visit showcased the extensive demolition as well as the early stages of additions and renovations. … Continue reading Cave Spring High School Progress

Mill Mountain Star

Mill Mountain Star | 05.02.2019

Lukas Burgher and Nathan Harper made an aerial visit of the Mill Mountain Star today. Spectrum Design was engaged by the City of Roanoke to map out the existing structural system and produce drawings of the historic landmark, which was erected in 1949. Special thanks to Nick Brash with Comprehensive … Continue reading Mill Mountain Star

Mr. Bandy’s Retirement

Mr. Bandy’s Retirement | 04.26.2019

This week we recognized the accomplishments of retiring president and director of design, David Bandy, AIA, while celebrating the culmination of a years long leadership transition process systematically planned, structured and implemented to ensure a seamless changeover.

“We are excited to celebrate Mr. Bandy’s legacy of inspiring designs and four … Continue reading Mr. Bandy’s Retirement

ENERGY STAR Schools in Montgomery County

ENERGY STAR Schools in Montgomery County | 02.19.2019

Spectrum Design’s two elementary schools in Montgomery County, Virginia are ENERGY STAR Certified schools. ENERGY STAR is a screening tool that assesses how a property is performing compared to similar buildings nationwide. Both Eastern Montgomery and Prices Fork Elementary Schools scored 96 out of 100, meaning they … Continue reading ENERGY STAR Schools in Montgomery County

Enhanced Civil Engineering Services

Enhanced Civil Engineering Services | 01.17.2019

We are pleased to announce that Trae Livick, PE, one of Spectrum Design’s Civil Engineers, recently became credentialed as a Stormwater Management Program Administrator.

Spectrum Design is certified through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to administer the implementation of a Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP). These are programs … Continue reading Enhanced Civil Engineering Services