MAJOR L. HOLLAND
Major L. Holland, Architect and Associates, PC
African American AIA Fellow
SAY IT LOUD - Washington DC Exhibitor
Alabama Based Designer
Bio:
He has given lavishly of his time helping in his church, his community and serving his profession and his achievements include, being elevated to the AIA College of Fellows, National Organization of Minority Architects Design Excellence Award, for the Tuskegee Municipal Complex, Tuskegee University Outstanding Faculty Award, and Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community.
MAJOR L. HOLLAND
Bio:
The great architect, Major L Holland received his bachelor of architecture from Howard University in 1964. After graduating, he worked for many prestigious firms and individuals including Lewis Fry in Washington D.C. and Paul Rudolph in New York. In 1968, Major returned to Tuskegee, Alabama to work on the Tuskegee chapel. At the same time, he took a position as associate professor in the school of architecture at Tuskegee University where he taught courses on architecture until 2004. In 1972, Major opened his own firm, Major L. Holland, Architect and Associates, PC, where he continues to work today. He was bestowed the 2009 Distinguished Architect Award, awarded to those whose professional excellence has brought distinction to the practice of architecture. Major L. Holland has been practicing as a licensed architect for 31 years. He has given lavishly of his time helping in his church, his community and serving his profession. His achievements include, being elevated to the AIA College of Fellows, National Organization of Minority Architects Design Excellence Award, for the Tuskegee Municipal Complex, Tuskegee University Outstanding Faculty Award, and Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community.
Year of Elevation:
1992
Featured Project Name:
Macon County Municipal Complex/ Tuskegee Alabama Municipal Complex
Featured Project Location:
Tuskegee, Alabama
Featured Project Completion Date:
2012
Role in Featured Project:
Team member
Featured Project Description:
Macon County Municipal Complex also known as Tuskegee Alabama Municipal Complex is located on Fonville St in Tuskegee, Alabama. This space is open to the community and allows for activities and events such as community gatherings and chess clubs for adults to take place.