KPA Welcomes Pillar Architecture Studio

KPA Engineers is pleased to announce the welcoming of Pillar Architecture Studio!

Pillar Architecture Studio (PAS) is a subsidiary of KPA Engineers offering Central Texas full-service architecture needs. Pillar is committed to understanding and fulfilling clients’ needs, from ground-up construction to remodels.

Pillar was founded by Bruce W. Hoelscher, AIA, and Amy Wu Silva, AIA in 2022 to produce functional and innovative architectural solutions which serve as a pillar to the community. With a combined experience of over 40 years, Pillar is dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and unite the community. PAS views design as a collaborative process between owner and architect with the common goal of producing artful, sensible, and value-conscious design. PAS is devoted to providing clients with context-driven and quality solutions for private and public sector projects.

Bruce W. Hoelscher, AIA, LEED AP | Principal, Pillar Architecture Studio

Bruce W. Hoelscher, AIA, Leed AP, is a Licensed Architect in the State of Texas (14331) who began his career in 1989 and joined KPA’s subsidiary Pillar Architecture Studio (PAS) in 2022. Bruce has designed and managed a wide variety of commercial projects in both the public and private sectors. In addition, Bruce has extensive experience in municipal, state, federal, higher education, and international project experience. As a Principal of PAS, he provides project management, leadership, and direction; and will be responsible for completing the project on time and within budget. Bruce has experience with developing and enforcing QA/QC plans. In addition, he has experience with peer, technical, and constructability/biddability reviews. Bruce’s experience allows him to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations. He has performed architectural design services on a wide array of projects and has worked with numerous clients to deliver successful project completion over the past 33 years.

Amy W. Silva, AIA, NCARB | Principal, Pillar Architecture Studio

Amy W. Silva, AIA, NCARB, is a Licensed Architect in the State of Texas (25957) who began her career in 2014 and founded Pillar Architecture Studio (PAS) in 2022. Amy has designed and coordinated a wide range of projects in private and public sectors throughout her career. Her private sector experience includes commercial, retail, multifamily, and restaurant design. Amy’s public sector experience includes higher education and government projects, including military facilities in the Middle East, district courthouses, VA IT centers, and federal office renovations. Her projects have spanned from client interviews with schematic presentations and vision boards, the production and coordination of construction documents across engineering disciplines, and construction administration. Amy brings a proactive and collaborative approach to the design and coordination of her projects and has successfully delivered numerous projects to clients throughout her career. Her clear communication style has led to written praises and high recommendations from her past clients.