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Oct. 4, 2012
Bob Beers Honored with
the HARRY RUTLEDGE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the AIA is proud to honor Robert L. Beers, AIA, with the Harry Rutledge Distinguished Service Award for Lifetime Achievement. Bob was selected in recognition of his passion and devotion to the architectural profession.
Upon graduation from Lewistown High School in 1956, Bob began his career as a young draftsman at Haak & Kaufman in Myerstown. In 1973, he became a registered architect and in 1982, he founded his own firm, currently Beers & Hoffman Ltd. Shonk, Kerekgyarto & Schwear Architecture, established for over 30 years.
Bob is involved with the Lancaster Rotary Club, Teen Challenge and Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and was a former member of the Urban League of Lancaster County and the PSU Gerontology Center Community Advisory Board.
August 30, 2011
Peter D. Kerekgyarto, R.A., NCARB, LEED AP, Promoted to Firm Associate
Beers & Hoffman, Ltd., Shonk, Schwear & Associates Architecture is pleased to announce that Peter D. Kerekgyarto, Registered Architect and LEED Accredited Professional has been promoted to firm associate. Peter joined the firm in 2005. Peter’s passion for architecture began at an early age with practical hands-on building experience working with his father in the construction industry and later went on to earn his architectural degree from Penn State University. His extensive project management experience includes healthcare, life care, religious, educational and commercial projects. He resides in Mountville and works out of the firm’s Lancaster office.
June 22, 2011
Peter D. Kerekgyarto of Beers & Hoffman becomes Registered Architect
Peter D. Kerekgyarto has completed his architectural internship and registration exams and is now a Registered Architect in the State of Pennsylvania. Peter is an architectural graduate of Pennsylvania State University and has been with the firm for 6 years. From an early age, Peter acquired practical hands-on building experience working with his father in the construction industry. His extensive project management experience includes healthcare, life care, religious, educational and commercial projects. He resides in Mountville and works out of the firm’s Lancaster office.
Peter is one of 4 registered architects on the staff of Beers & Hoffman, Shonk, Schwear & Associates Architecture. The firm provides complete architectural services for life care, religious, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential clients with offices in Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
March 8, 2011
Scott L. Shonk elected to the PSBA (Pennsylvania School Board Association) SAM Advisory Council
Scott L. Shonk was recently elected to the PSBA Service Associate Member Advisory Council. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association is a nonprofit statewide association of public school boards. Their mission is to promote excellence in school board governance through leadership, service and advocacy for public education. Experienced in school design, Mr. Shonk has been the project architect for over a dozen projects with three school districts. The firm’s recent design of a $38 million Renovation & Additions project to the Lebanon High School is currently under construction and is on track to secure LEED gold-level certification. The firm provides complete architectural services for life care, religious, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential clients with offices in Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
April 26, 2010
Rick Brouse Joins firm As a Project Manager/Senior CADD TechnicianRick is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects and a Judge for the “Excellence in Design” program with the Associated Builders and Contractors. A graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College, Rick brings 31 years of experience to the firm, including commercial, industrial, educational, senior living, religious, and healthcare projects. Rick is a Board Member and volunteers at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum and at the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. He resides with his family in East Petersburg.
April 5, 2010Scott L. Shonk Quoted in Worship Facilities Magazine
The Greening of America’s Churches, a special supplement in the Mar/Apr 2010 Worship Facilities Magazine, quotes Scott L. Shonk, AIA of Beers & Hoffman, Ltd. Architects on green building trends, materials and practices for today’s churches.
Click here to view the entire article.
March 24, 2010
Church Building Committee 101 Seminar to be held on April 19 & 29, 2010
Join us for this informational seminar. click here for more information.
March 24, 2010John D. Houck of Beers & Hoffman becomes Registered ArchitectJohn D. Houck has completed his architectural internship and registration exams and is now a Registered Architect in the State of Pennsylvania. John is an architectural graduate, Magna Cum Laude, of Drexel University and has over 13 years of experience in the field, including healthcare, life care, religious and commercial projects. John is a member of Victory Church in Lancaster, PA and volunteers his time for a variety of the church’s activities. John resides in the City of Lancaster with his wife and 3 children and works out of the firm’s Lancaster office.
July 2, 2009
LEED Accreditation
Scott L. Shonk, Davies O. Orinda, and Peter D. Kerekgyarto have recently acquired LEED Accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council. The team members' accreditation reinforces Beers & Hoffman, Ltd. Shonk, Schwear & Associates commitment to green, sustainable design in architecture. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. Beers & Hoffman, Shonk, Schwear & Associates Architecture provides complete architectural services for lifecare, religious, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential clients with offices in Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
May 1 , 2009
Church Building Committee 101 Seminar to be held on May 14, 2009
Join us for an informational seminar on Fund-Raising, Construction, Design, and Finance for Churches, held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz, PA from 6:00 – 8:30 pm, includes refreshments. Presented by Kirby-Smith Associates, Horst Construction, Beers & Hoffman, Ltd Architects and M & T Bank. Please RSVP to Melissa Landis at (717)569-4955.
April 20, 2009
Davies Orinda of Beers & Hoffman becomes Registered Architect
Davies Orinda has completed his architectural internship and registration exams and is now a Registered Architect in the State of Pennsylvania. Davies is an architectural graduate of Drexel University and has over 10 years of experience in the field, including pharmaceutical, religious and healthcare projects. Davies volunteers monthly at Good Works, a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes and restoring hope for low income homeowners.
February 11, 2009
St. John chrysostum Antiochian orthodox church, featured in the winter 2008/2009 issue of praiseBuildings.com Report...
February 4, 2009
St. John Chrysostum antiochian orthodox church, featured in the january 2009 issue of concrete masonry designs...
February 1, 2009
Bright Side Baptist Church, featured in february 1, 2009 lebanon daily news...
January 26 , 2009
Recommended lifecare reading
In the May 2008 issue of Long-Term Living, James Collins, PhD, addresses the importance of personal relationships within the lifecare environment in his article entitled "Culture Change Starts from the Heart." View the Article at WWW.LTLMAGAZINE.COM
December 16, 2008
Bright Side Baptist Church and Opportunities Center,
Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA was a multi-category winner of the 2008 WFX Solomon Awards at the Worship Facilities Conference & Expo held in November in Houston, Texas. The Solomon Awards, presented by Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine, invited churches across the nation to submit for recognition of excellence in facilities design, operation, use, and A/V production. Beers & Hoffman, Ltd. Architects of Lancaster and Lebanon, PA submitted the project on the church's behalf and Bright Side Baptist Church was the winner in the Most Innovative Church Facility, Best Church Design - New Construction Project, Best Special Project and Best Overall Building Project categories and will appear in both magazines.
August 5, 2008
Davies O. Orinda has joined Our firm as a Project ManagerAn architectural graduate of Drexel University, Davies brings 10 years of experience, including pharmaceutical and healthcare projects, to the firm and is currently working on St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Bethany, Delaware. Davies volunteers monthly at Good Works, a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes and restoring hope for low income homeowners in Chester County.
April 10, 2008
Lebanon Market, designed by firm architect Robert Hoffman, featured in
April 2008 issue of Central Penn Magazine...
January 9, 2008
Lebanon Valley Expo Center Expansion unveiled to the public
January 7, 2008
William Barlow and Bob Hoffman are featured in a Central Penn Business Journal's insert called "Blueprints"
November 15, 2007
William R. Barlow, II, AIA, LEED, has recently acquired LEED Accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council Barlow's accreditation reinforces Beers & Hoffman, Ltd. Shonk, Schwear & Associates commitment to green, sustainable design in architecture. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. Beers & Hoffman, Shonk, Schwear & Associates Architecture provides complete architectural services for lifecare, religious, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential clients with offices in Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
November 20, 2007
John Houck has rejoined the firm of Beers & Hoffman, Ltd. Shonk, Schwear & Assoc.,Architecture as an Associate and Project Manager responsible for a variety of project types. John, previously with the firm for 10 years, has returned and is looking forward to serving the firm's clients for many years to come! John is an Architectural Graduate of Drexel University and an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects. Beers & Hoffman, Shonk, Schwear & Associates Architecture provides complete architectural services for lifecare, religious, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential clients with offices in Lancaster and Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
October 29 , 2007
Robert Beers receives The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Keystone Excellence in Construction Award for outstanding contribution
October 26 , 2007
Robert Hoffman receives The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Keystone Excellence in Construction Award for outstanding contribution
July 27, 2007
Central Penn Business Journal:
Wohlsen's New Home to be green undertaking (PDF)
July 13, 2007
Highland Presbyterian Plans $8M Expansion.
150 Apartments Also Eyed on MT Church Property.
July 10, 2007
Wholsen Construction Selects Beers & Hoffman
June 30, 2007
Four New Employees Join our staff
May 5, 2006
Robert Beers Celebrates 50 Years in Architecture |
