Renaissance Foundation selects MOA Architecture for historic Bethel A.M.E. Church project
The Renaissance Foundation has selected MOA Architecture as the project architect for historic Bethel A.M.E. Church in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. To mark the 100th anniversary of the building, the public is invited to an open house with Michael Allen, CEO of MOA Architecture, on May 26 at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public, and registration is not required.
MOA Architecture celebrates completion of two retail projects
MOA Architecture is celebrating the completion of two retail projects: Starbucks in St. Louis, Missouri and Einstein Bros. Bagel at Augusta University in Georgia. CEO Michael Allen designed both projects.
MOA Architecture sponsors BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament’s new Sustainability Program
MOA Architecture is proud to partner with the BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament presented by Synnex Corporation on their new sustainability program with the goal of sending zero waste to landfill.
Priscilla Singleton named COO of MOA Architecture
Priscilla Singleton, a 23-year veteran architect with 12 years’ experience in real estate development, has been named COO of MOA Architecture.
MOA Architecture welcomes Travis Rice as a Project Designer
Travis Rice, a three-time graduate from Clemson University, has joined the MOA team as a Project Designer. In his new role, Travis will work collaboratively with project teams, clients, and consulting engineers in designing drawings for various project types.
MOA Architecture Founder Michael Allen featured in Upstate Business Journal
The story of our Founder and CEO Michael Allen was featured on the cover of the December 18 issue of the Upstate Business Journal.
Bringing historic Camp Daniels back to life
South Carolina State University’s Camp Daniels was a hub of activity when it opened in 1947, but it was closed decades later due to the aging of the facilities. South Carolina State retained MOA Architecture to complete a master plan to help bring the camp back to life.
Why I created MOA Architecture
Growing up, I loved to draw. My love for art is what sparked my interest in architecture because it could bring my drawings to life. The idea of drawing a building, and six months later being able to walk into it and touch it, was thrilling. It still is.
MOA Architecture selected as architects for The Echo Theater
MOA Architecture, Inc., has been selected to redesign The Echo Theater in Laurens, South Carolina. Originally a segregated movie theater, in 1996 the building housed “The Redneck Shop,” which was advertised as the world-famous Ku Klux Klan (KKK) museum.