Thomas Hayes - Triangle Modernist Houses - America's Largest Archive of Residential Modernist Design

Thanks to Mrs. Cleon Hayes, Robert Anderson of Anderson Architects PLLC (second photo) and (David Clinton of MHAworks (bottom photo) for their assistance.

THOMAS THURMON "TOMMY" HAYES, JR., FAIA (1925-1987)

After serving in the Army, Hayes attended NCSU on a football scholarship and received a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1949 and a degree in architecture in 1951. For a brief time, he worked with William Deitrick. According to his wife Cleon, he also worked briefly with Edward Loewenstein, who sent him to Southern Pines to work on three houses. In 1952, Hayes decided to work on his own and founded T. T. Hayes Jr. and Associates. He served as construction superintendent for the McElvare Residence, a design by Henry Kamphoefner. Later he partnered with Tom Marshall to form Hayes Marshall and Associates; then in 1958 with Calvin Howell to form Hayes Howell and Associates. He was AIANC President in 1978. After his death, Robert Anderson and David Clinton eventually bought the firm; Clinton left and it is now called Anderson Architects PLLC.

David Clinton recalls that Hayes was a consummate designer and teacher who would frequently quote his muse, Matthew Novicki, architect for Raleigh's Dorton Arena. Pictured below are former firm partners Dick Schnedl, Dick Mitchell, Hayes, and Calvin Howell in the 1970's.

1955 - The Will and Diane Howard Residence, 3905 Henderson Road, Greensboro NC. Will Howard was Hayes' college roommate. Poured terrazzo floors. Sold to Andrew L. and Adele G. Ducker in 1967. Sold in 1971 to Thomas N. and Joanne P. Meschery. Sold in 1972 to Andrew J. and Grace F. Rubin. Sold in 1977 to E Shepard Huntley and Eunice J. Huntley. Sold in 2001 to current owner Clint Popper.

1958 - His own house at 1100 East Massachusetts Avenue, Southern Pines NC.
An addition in the rear was put on in the mid 1980's.

1959 - The Steed Residence, Candor NC. No picture or specific address. Do you have one?

1960 - The Tommy and Cleon Hayes Beach House, 5125 West Beach Drive, Oak Island NC, his own.

1961 - The Bill and Diana Goff Residence, including the Matsumoto-inspired Guest House (above) which has since been altered to include a hip roof. May be on Country Club Circle. Southern Pines NC. No specific address. Do you have one?

1965 - The Senator George and Winnie Wood Residence, aka the Waterside Residence, Havenwood Drive, Camden NC. This large home, built around a courtyard, won an AIANC Merit Award in 1972. George Wood ran unsuccessfully for Governor in 1976. Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke.

1966 - The Henry and Hazel Nave Residence. Hill Road, Southern Pines. Designed by Dick Schnedl. No address. Do you have one? Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke, who added an entrance fountain and decks.

1969 - The Ralph E. and Betty K. Kent Residence, Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst NC. Sold around 1983. Mrs. Kent is still alive but does not remember the address. Do you have one? Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke.

1972 - The Bobby and Sara Jordan Beach House. According to partner Calvin Howell, it was never built.

1972 - The Dotsie and Dick Bruce Residence, 9-1 Pointe Verra, Country Club North Carolina, Pinehurst NC. Still exists. Now owned by William and Marilyn Arthur.

1974 - The Charles Russell Residence, 660 Biscoe Road, Troy NC. Designed by Dan Hayes, no relations to Thomas. Built for current owners by Myrick Construction of Star NC. Landscaping by Lewis Clarke of Raleigh. Mechanical by HL Buffaloe of Raleigh. B/W photos by Thomas Hayes. Sold in 2009 to current owners Danny and Anita DeBerry.

1976 - The Frank W. and Majel F. Curtis Residence, 1600 Morganton Rd I-5, Pinehurst NC. Designed by Dick Schnedl. Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke. Has been sold, not sure to whom.

1978 - The Marybelle S. Coe Residence, Country Club North Carolina, 1600 Morganton Road, Pinehurst NC. Designed by Dick Schnedl. Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke. Unsure of current owner.

1980 - The Edward Town "Ted" Taws Jr. and Ann Taws Residence. 9-10 Apawamis Place, at the Country Club North Carolina, Pinehurst NC. Designed by Hayes with Dick Schnedl and Lynn Page Anderson.

1980 - The Norris L. and Sara Hodgkins Residence, Weymouth Drive, Southern Pines.
Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke. Has been sold and renovated many times.

1987 - The Claiborne and Mary Jo Morris Residence, 1600 Morganton Road Y-70, on the 11th hole at the Cardinal Course at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst NC. Designed by David Clinton. Includes a pool on five acres. This was Hayes' last completed house. He died about the time they were moving in. Landscaping by Lewis Clarke of Raleigh. 5,976 square feet. Sold in 2008 to current owners Robert and Constance L. Lovell.

1988 - The Chris Brown Residence, National Golf Course, Pinehurst NC. Across the fairway from the Kaufman residence. Not sure of the address, was possibly 40 Royal County Down.

1989 - The Ron and Janet Coffman Residence, 102 Berwick Circle at the National Golf Club, Pinehurst NC. Hayes had passed away by this time; the house was designed by Hayes Howell associate David Clinton.

Other Houses:

Year unknown - The Ed G. Dill Residence, Country Club North Carolina, Pinehurst NC. Has been sold.
Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke. No address. Do you have one?

Year unknown - The Tate Residence (now destroyed for a golf course), Midland Road, Southern Pines NC. Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke. No specific address. Do you have one?

Year unknown - The Charles and Mary Highsmith Residence, 648 Biscoe Road, Hwy 211, Troy NC.
Sold to Emerson and Jo Ann Tuttle. Landscape architecture by Lewis Clarke.

1960's - 230 Hill Road, Southern Pines NC. 2600 square feet. Current owner Robert Rose. Currently called "Top of the Hill," and available for rental. Photos by Robert Rose.

Sources include: His wife Cleon Hayes, former partner Calvin Howell, History of The North Carolina Chapter of the AIA 1913-1998: An Architectural Heritage by C. David Jackson and Charlotte V. Brown, Robert Anderson, David Clinton, Mary Jo Morris, Lewis Clarke, James Brandt. Most photos by Joseph Molitor or Gordon Schenck.