Professional Services

A Home That Feels Unmistakably Yours

Your home should not feel like an architect’s signature. It should feel unmistakably yours.Too often, residential design begins with style. The result may be beautiful, yet still feel disconnected from the people who live there—their values, routines, relationships and aspirations.HLA takes a more personal approach.Through the Architecture of Personal Identity, we begin by listening—understanding how you live, what matters most to your family and how you envision the years ahead.Our role is not...

Life + Culture

Ask Leslie

Article by Leslie Kumar Have you ever done something simply because you knew it would scare you, challenge you, and make you proud all at once? That was me on June 18. A few months ago, I applied to participate in a local Drop the Mic storytelling event hosted by SPEAC Success. The moment I hit "Submit," my first thought was, What did I just do? Then came weeks of writing, rewriting, and practicing a five-minute speech everywhere from my shower to the Waveny walking trails. My talk was...

Health + Wellness

Helping Kids Stay Grounded

A local therapist shares what parents can do to build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing in today's world Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography Parents today are raising children in a world that moves faster than ever before. Between packed schedules, academic pressures, extracurricular commitments, social media influences, and the constant flow of information, many families are searching for ways to help their children feel more confident, resilient, and...

Food + Beverage

Summer Corn Salad with Avocado

Article by Laura Sabia This grilled corn salad has become a staple in our house this summer. After my husband, Frank, discovered it online, we've made it for everything from weeknight dinners to backyard barbecues. It's fresh, colorful, incredibly easy, and always disappears fast. The best part? It's endlessly customizable. We love it exactly as written, but it's equally delicious with crumbled feta, cucumber, bell peppers, or whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. We often serve it...