Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Camp Hill, PA As Trinity Camp Hill re-opened their doors after the pandemic, the congregation was also greeted by the most recent renovations to their important historic Evangelical Lutheran Church. With the main intention to create a “more open and welcoming” feel for new guests, Beers + Hoffman Architecture designed the…

Summer Internships and Shadow Days

Summer Internships and Shadow Days A summer internship isn’t running for coffee… At Beers + Hoffman, we offer an in-depth experience, more like a micro apprenticeship, to help you learn about the technology, equipment, what individuals bring to a project and, perhaps most importantly, how it all comes together as a team. You’ll work on…

A New Lebanon Junior High School

Beers + Hoffman Designs a New Lebanon Junior High School We love seeing our clients in the news! The school year has begun and Lebanon Junior High School students are in their brand new building! Take a look via WGAL’s visit to the school! The ribbon cutting ceremony puts the Lebanon Junior High School one…

Bowser Dentistry

Bowser Dentistry York, PA Challenged with limited room for growth in two existing locations, brothers, Brian and Robert Bowser acquired a parcel of land to build their ideal dental office. The 6,617 SF one story building provides the space their practice requires without compromise. This design-build project was completed in January 2021.

Lebanon City Hall Groundbreaking

Lebanon City Hall Groundbreaking

Lebanon City Hall Groundbreaking Lebanon, PA Lebanon City Mayor Sherry Capello recently arranged a virtual “groundbreaking ceremony“ to honor Lebanon benefactor Frank Dixon. The ceremony formally kicked off the renovation of the Lebanon HACC building to be transformed into a new downtown city hall. Mr. Dixon was unable to attend due to illness. Dixon has…

Homes of Hope

Homes of Hope Renovation

The fire-damaged Homes of Hope property at 233 East Main Street in Ephrata was restored into two new apartment dwellings. The restoration celebration was held on April 24, 2021. Many involved with the design and construction process attended. Beers + Hoffman Architecture was pleased to assist Ephrata Area Homes of Hope, Ephrata Holy Trinity Lutheran…

Lebanon DES

Memorable Projects and Moments

Memorable Projects and Moments From the Desk of Bob Hoffman As published in the Lebanon Daily News Valley Profiles. The year 2020 was one that many would prefer to forget. Even so, Beers + Hoffman had memorable projects and moments that lifted the spirits of our clients and professionals alike. Our Lebanon office remains under…

Virtual Reality and the Experience Age

VIRTUAL REALITY Q&A With Shane Groff, BIM Manager Q: As a designer it is important to help your clients visualize their projects. How does virtual reality technology help with this step in the design process?   Virtual Reality (VR) technology has rapidly evolved from merely strapping on a headset for a visual encounter into a truly immersive experience incorporating all the senses. This type of VR experience not only makes you feel as if you’ve been transported,…

Lebanon DES

Meticulously Designed for Safety

“The facility’s been meticulously designed to meet the complex requirements of safety programs it’s intended to house. Efficient layouts and the use of durable and sustainable materials will support Lebanon County for decades to come.” -Bob Dowd, Director of the Department of Emergency Services Excerpt from the Lebanon Daily News article, published January 12, 2021…

A Demonstration of Faith

A Demonstration of Faith Amid the pandemic lockdown, in a demonstration of faith and commitment to their congregation, the leadership team at Marlton Assembly of God engaged our team to complete their vision for a new addition. Working from our previously designed sketches and studies, we understood the structural limitations of the existing building and…

Unruh Insurance

Unruh Insurance Denver, PA When brothers, Kent and Curt Unruh heard that the former Fulton Bank in the center of the Denver Borough was going to be closing, they recognized the opportunity to relocate the main offices of their insurance business to the heart of their hometown.   The 6,433 square foot structure was originally three…

Susquehannock High School

Susquehannock High School Glen Rock, PA After completing a District-Wide Facilities Study, Susquehannock High School, located in the Southern York County School District, is currently in the last phase of construction after opening the Phase 1 addition last fall. As an existing school constructed in 1950 (with renovations and additions in 1958, 1975, 1983, 1987…

York Catholic High School

York Catholic High School York, PA With many renovations to York Catholic High School (1959) being planned over several years, Beers + Hoffman joined the design-bid team to assist with two major projects. The library and chapel were originally located at the end of the First Floor corridor. This 6,415 s.f. area has been redesigned…

Lititz Springs Inn & Spa

Lititz Springs Inn & Spa Lititz, PA Striving to provide a more comfortable and appealing dining experience for patrons, the owners of Lititz Springs Inn & Spa (formerly The General Sutter Inn) consulted our team of architects and interior designers to redesign the existing 1200 sf dining room and cocktail bar. The project consisted of…

Accessible Housing in Lebanon

Accessible Housing in Lebanon More in the news on Community Homes and their accessible housing for Lebanon, PA. A quote from our own Bob Hoffman, from the Lebanon Daily News article by Nora Shelly: Bob Hoffman, the project’s architect, said the focus on accessibility has increased in recent years.  “I don’t think that there are…

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Affordable Homes

“They really are the first of their kind.” said our own Bob Hoffman. Watch ABC 27’s coverage on Community Homes of Lebanon County’s affordable homes for Lebanon County’s senior citizens and the disabled. by: Michella Drapac Posted to ABC 27: Jan 20, 2020 / 07:39 PM EST/ Updated: Jan 20, 2020 / 08:37 PM EST Community Homes of Lebanon…

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The Case for Architects

The Case for Architects Article by Scott Shonk, Principal Architect – Originally Published in the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal American culture has promoted and encouraged an appreciation of design in the past few decades. From PBS’s “This Old House” and TLC’s “Trading Spaces” to the recent “Fixer Upper” on HGTV, the American public is increasingly…