Harrison Design Associates News

Karen Ferguson of HDA is Partnering With the Ainsworth Noah Showroom for ADAC’s “Behind the Windows” Display
April 22nd, 2013

Karen was chosen by ADAC to participate in this exciting event, which Amy Musarra, ADAC’s Special Events and Projects Manager explains, “pairs a designer or design firm with a showroom represented in the building and they design a lifestyle vignette/room in the empty showroom windows.  This gives designers exposure in the building and showrooms added exposure of their product in the context of an actual room”.  The Spring 2013 “Behind the Windows” will have a soft opening on April 15th and an...

Harrison Design Associates Included in “Trends Top 50 American Homes”
April 22nd, 2013

Harrison Design Associates was recently included in the “Trends Top 50 American Homes” as selected by Trends magazine.  The top projects were chosen based on design excellence, function, product specification and style.

Karen Ferguson featured in 2013 Inspiration House
January 31st, 2013

Open now, this year’s Inspiration House, on the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Philip, showcases gorgeous spaces created by twenty-one of the region’s most engaging designers. For her part, Karen transformed an outdated 1980s men’s room into a finely tailored lounge.

AH&L Kitchen Contest Winner
January 11th, 2013

Harrison Design is honored to be among the winners of the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle's 24th annual Kitchen Contest!

Harrison Design Associates’ Interior Design Studio Featured in Latest Issue of Kitchen + Bath Ideas
November 29th, 2012

The current issue of Kitchen + Bath Ideas is running a story on a bathroom designed by Karen Ferguson, head of Harrison Design Associates’ Interior Design Studio.

It will be on stands through December 11th so pick up a copy today.  

HDA Project Featured in July 2012 AH&L
July 10th, 2012

Harrison Design Associates and Marshall Howard Interior Design are pleased to announce a recently completed project in North Georgia featured in an eight-page pictorial in the July 2012 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Modern Atlanta 2012 Robert Tretsch Interview
June 19th, 2012

Modern Atlanta 2012 (MA12) is now over, but it was another fantastic year for this important annual event. Robert Tretsch, the director of HDA’s modern studio, was among the global talents interviewed in MA12 Guide. We are so proud of Robert, of MA’s founding partners, Elayne DeLeo and Bernard McCoy, and of the dedicated staff and volunteers who made the show such a success.

Santa Barbara's Architecture series by Anthony Grumbine
June 12th, 2012

Anthony Grumbine has begun creating a 13-part series on Santa Barbara's Architecture for Village Properties.  Village Properties is one of the most respected realtors in the Santa Barbara market and we are thrilled to be working on this project with them. 

Four HDA projects featured in "Porch Living", the latest book by James T. Farmer III
May 21st, 2012

According to a review on Amazon.com, Porch Living provides the venue of venues to grasp the goodness of both the home and garden.  We are honored to have our work featured throughout the book, including pages 14, 28, 66, 76 and 115. 

Art Sandy Springs names Bill Harrison 2012 Artist of the Year
April 9th, 2012

The nonprofit group Art Sandy Springs honored Bill’s passion and creativity by naming him its 2012 Artist of the Year.  Bill Harrison recently sat down with reporter, Dan Whisenhunt, to discuss, among other things, dance architecture, and his thoughts on the effort to create Sandy Springs' City Hall.

Bill Harrison named the first Medal of Vesta recipient
March 7th, 2012

On February 11, 2012, the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) honored William H. (Bill) Harrison as their first Medal of Vesta recipient.  This award was created to recognize the vital contributions of patrons and advocates, those who not only appreciate the classical tradition, but who support the vital missions of our local community working outside the realm of practice.  There is a video presentation about the award on our YouTube channel and more inf...

HDA Wins 2012 Shutze Award
February 24th, 2012

On February 11, 2012, the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art awarded Harrison Design Associates’ Fairfield Manor with top honors at the 2012 Philip T. Shutze Awards in the category of Residential over 10,000 square feet.   Click here for more information about the award.

Island Retreat featured in Trends Magazine
February 6th, 2012

The latest issue of Trends magazine is running a beautiful spread about one of our projects on St. Simons Island, Georgia.  This Arts and Crafts style home (PDF) represents a great collaboration with Rob Marett Custom Homes, Lisa Torbett Interiors and two incredibly dynamic clients.  Congratulations to the HDA team which included William ‘Bill’ Harrison, Jasmine Chulacharitta, Chad Goehring, Derek Hopkins and Steven Markey.

Deborah Hodge Harrison named Fernbank Museum of Natural History's Chairman of the Board of Trustees
January 10th, 2012

Deborah Hodge Harrison has been named the 2012 Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.  Deborah has been active with the museum since 2000.  She has served in various capacities, including as a Trustee and has chaired A Timeless Affair, the museum’s signature fundraiser.  In her role as Chairman, Deborah will continue to build upon the museum’s mission to inspire life-long learning of natural history through dynamic programming to encourage a greater appr...

Bill Harrison among the 50 top people who are defining Atlanta style today.
October 25th, 2011

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ November issue includes Bill Harrison as one of the most influential people making an impact on Atlanta design.

AJC features the renovation and greening of a 1920s Tudor
August 15th, 2011

HDA’s Rick Hatch, and contractor Robert Soens of Pinnacle Custom Builders worked closely with the Ruediger family to renovate and restore their 1920s Tudor home.  In addition to creating better flow and expanded space, the house is now platinum-level EarthCraft certified.

Preservation through Relocation
August 10th, 2011

Come learn about our exciting endeavor to save a magnificent Catholic basilica by relocating it from Buffalo, New York to Norcross, Georgia. The Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is hosting this informational forum in Buckhead at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 15th at The Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, Parrish Center.  Father Dye of Mary Our Queen will lead a lecture, with contributions by Bill Harrison of Harrison Design Associates, and Dean Michael...

HDA featured in Traditional Home
August 4th, 2011

Read all about the elegant and family-friendly home of former Atlanta Brave, Jeff Blauser, and his family.

Charlie Loudermilk Statue Unveiled in Birthday Surprise
July 18th, 2011

Congratulations to our friend Charlie Loudermilk on the dedication of a new statue in his honor.  Friends and family gathered on Tuesday, July 12th at the Buckhead park bearing his name, to celebrate the 84th birthday of one of Atlanta’s greatest business leaders and philanthropists.  Invited guests, which included Mayor Kasim Reed, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Bill and Deborah Harrison, surprised Mr. Loudermilk with the statue depicting him in his inimitable ‘thumbs up’ stance.  Created by t...

Bernard Austin featured in New York Times
July 15th, 2011

Bernard Austin, managing principal of the firm’s New York office, lends his expertise to an article about new homes that seem timeless.  The article is entitled, ‘Building New, Looking Older.’