Philadelphia, PA—Alvin Holm is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever in the field of Architecture.
With its inception in 1967, Alvin Holm A.I.A. Architects is
a “full-service general practice architectural studio specializing in
traditional design in the Classical manner.” A prestigious architectural office
providing, “interiors and landscape design for a broad spectrum of clients
including residential, commercial and institutional projects,” the team at
Alvin Holm A.I.A. collaborates with, “other architects across the country to
share our special expertise in traditional styles and historic restoration” in
an effort to better serve their clientele.
The studio services the areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New
Jersey and New York.
With over forty years of experience in the industry, Alvin Holm is Principal at
Alvin Holm and specializes in traditional, residential, commercial and
institutional architecture. Founder of the Institute for Classical Architecture
and Art, which has grown to include over fifteen different chapters, Alvin Home
is a renowned expert within the field of architecture. Commended for his outstanding contributions
to the industry and an eminent scholar, Holm previously spent ten years
teaching the Bauhaus foundation program at the Philadelphia College of Art,
studio courses at Drexel University, taught the Classical Orders of
Architecture for 18 years at the National Academy of Design in New York and
taught 12 years at Moore College of Art and Design.
Today, Holm continues to speak on jury boards, give lectures and write book
reviews. Founding member of the Studio Incamminati, Holm is a friend of the
Edgar Allen Poe House and has served as a Project Designer at Vincent Kling
Partnership for ten years. Holm’s body
of work includes 20 new galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
City, a civic fountain in Kansas City, resort communities in Belize, a
recreation of the Grand Federal Edifice for the Carpenters’ Company and
restoration of historical buildings, such as the Edgar Allen Poe House.
While
pursuing his educational endeavors, Holm attained his Bachelor of Arts degree
from Yale University in 1958 before delving into Graduate Studies in City
Planning and Architecture. Thereafter, Holm went on to earn his Master’s degree
in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1962. To further his
professional development, Holm is an affiliate of several organizations
including the American Institute of Architecture and the Pennsylvania Society
of Architects.
In recognition of his professional achievements, Holm was named Top Architect
for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Architectural
Design; recipient of the Newnington-Cropsey Cultural Studies Center Award for
Excellence in the Arts; recipient of the Paideia Award from the Hellenic
society; recipient of the Honor Award from the Philadelphia Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects; recipient of the John McArthur Award; recipient of the
ICAA Arthur Ross Award; recipient of the Clem Labine Award; recipient of the
Fortean Hall of Fame Award.
When he is not working, Holm enjoys playing the flute, trombone and guitar as
well as reading both literature and poetry. He also reads trade publications
and travels to Mexico and England, and loves spending time with his wife, Nancy
and their daughters, Alice and Elizabeth.
Holm dedicates this recognition to Henry Hope Reid; and also to his sister, Joy
Alice Holm.
For more information, visit www.AlvinHolm.com.
