The exterior area naming program for the Bridge Garden uses a centralized map element to provide an overview of landscaping elements and gifts given in support of the Bridge Garden. The map also serves as a therapeutic tool used in patient care.
Read MoreWorking with the donor, the School, and the Abbey, Heurista designed recognition displays that contribute to historical and philanthropic storytelling in the building and showcase the transformational gift made by Rebecca O’Neill in honor of her late husband, Peter L. O’Neill ‘59.
Read MoreHeurista was asked to design and implement donor recognition for the Roper St. Francis Women’s and Children’s Center with the goal of designing a beautiful piece of artwork to complement the renovations to the space. The display uses ceramic sculptural elements and facilitates additions to the display as new gifts are received.
Read MoreClemson University engaged Heurista to assess the university’s donor recognition program, starting with naming opportunity policy, a consistent valuation system, and a tracking system coordinated through advancement services. With the endorsement of the president’s naming committee, campus planning, and the fundraisers, the entire strategy was revamped to clarify the design standards and greatly enhance the storytelling potential for all donor recognition. The new program was first applied at the Wibur and Ann Powers College of Business.
Read MoreSome projects can be handled by your in-house team. For others, you’ll need to hire specialized companies to provide specific services. Some projects, especially those that require building a shared vision, often benefit from the expertise provided by a consultant who can bridge strategic planning, design, and implementation. A consultant who has worked through similar projects can bring experience from peer institutions, anticipate and solve challenges, and work objectively with all stakeholders. A consultant can lead complex projects and integrate best practices. They can help get the work done faster, keep it on budget and on schedule, and provide creativity and practical know-how. And when done right, they free internal team members up for other important tasks.
Read MoreIn what was an unused space in the parking deck outside the main entrance to Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta, there is now a bright and welcoming spot to get a nutritious meal. The Jesse Hill Market opened in 2020 as a partnership between the Grady Health System, Open Hand Atlanta and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Read MoreAs the reality of stay-at-home orders and business closures unfolded in the spring of 2020, Heurista made a decision: if one of our nonprofit clients asked us to complete a project, we’d do it even if it meant our team would need to travel. We completed many amazing projects over the course of the year, but none as large or as surprising as the work we did for the Lowcountry Food Bank.
Read MoreHeurista was contracted to design, fabricate, and install a recognition plaque telling the story of the Parker legacy at Roper St. Francis, as well as updated dimensional lettering and general improvements to the space including the installation of the portraits of the father and son.
Read MoreIn October 2019, Heurista was engaged by the Sheltering Arms Foundation in Richmond, Virginia to develop the donor recognition strategy for the “state of the science” Sheltering Arms Institute rehabilitation hospital. From the earliest stages of the building’s design, there’d been a desire to draw attention to the verticality of the prominent, all-glass atrium at the entrance. Referred to as “the Beacon,” the four-story atrium serves as a focal point and is visible from the highway and the approach to the new facility. In conversation with the foundation, Heurista recognized a unique and exciting opportunity – to combine a visually dynamic hanging sculpture with recognition of the campaign donors.
Read MoreFrom the outside, the fully reworked facade now integrates with the aesthetic of the campus, offering a wide plaza and cooling fountains to passersby. Inside, The Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement is a distinctively contemporary arts space with no indications of its previous lines.
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