Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design & Innovation Solutions
HGA Architects is a national interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering, founded in 1953. With over 1,200 employees across 13 offices, we serve clients in healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, government, science and technology, and energy markets. Our approach begins with deep listening and research to understand client needs, followed by interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. We prioritize human-centered design, integrating technology and evidence-based research to create spaces that inspire healing, foster community, and drive progress.Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our LEED-certified projects and SITES AP-accredited landscape architects. Recognized with national AIA awards and a finalist for the AIA Architecture Firm Award, we combine the personalized service of a small studio with the resources of a full-service firm. Our history of forward-thinking design spans seven decades, shaping iconic buildings and campuses that meet current needs while anticipating future challenges. We measure success through lasting client relationships and the positive impact of our work on communities and the environment.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Lighting Design
Sustainable Design
Commissioning
Digital Practice
Environmental Graphics
Research & Innovation
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We have 70+ years of experience in interdisciplinary design excellence.
- Our teams integrate architecture, engineering, and technology for holistic solutions.
- We prioritize sustainable design with LEED-certified and energy-efficient projects.
- Our national presence includes 13 offices with local market expertise.
- Award-winning work recognized by national AIA Architecture Honor Awards.
Associations and certifications
- SITES Accredited Professional (SITES AP)
Services
Architecture
HGA Architects's architecture practice shapes enduring environments through deep client collaboration and research-driven insights. We design spaces that balance functional needs with timeless beauty, serving healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. Our work emphasizes sustainability, earning LEED certifications and national AIA awards for innovation and technical excellence.
Engineering
Our engineering teams deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions for mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. With expertise in 48 U.S. states and 10 countries, we integrate technical precision with design excellence to optimize building performance, reduce energy costs, and enhance occupant comfort across diverse market sectors.
Sustainable Design
HGA Architects pioneers sustainable design strategies that minimize environmental impact while maximizing functionality. We incorporate energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and climate resilience planning, achieving certifications like LEED and SITES AP. Our approach ensures long-term value for clients through reduced operational costs and enhanced occupant well-being.
Digital Practice
Our Digital Practice Group leverages BIM, computational design, and virtual reality to enhance the design process. By integrating advanced technology with human-centered insights, we create data-driven solutions that improve project accuracy, streamline workflows, and enable immersive client experiences for complex architectural challenges.
Landscape Architecture
HGA Architects's landscape architects create ecologically responsible environments that foster community and cultural identity. Specializing in urban spaces, campuses, and memorials, we combine art and science to design landscapes that promote healing, sustainability, and social connection, supported by SITES AP-certified expertise.
People
Paul Stefanski
Director of the Design Insight Group
Paul leads HGA Architects's research-driven design initiatives, applying evidence-based methods to improve healthcare and workplace environments. With expertise in Lean process engineering, he helps clients align spatial design with organizational goals through occupant evaluations and data analytics.
Tao Ham
National Engineering Practice Leader - Lighting
Tao specializes in integrated lighting design that enhances architectural aesthetics and occupant well-being. His work combines technical precision with artistic vision to create energy-efficient solutions that reinforce brand identity and improve functionality across commercial and public spaces.
Kathleen Anglo
Director of Landscape Architecture
Kathleen leads HGA Architects's landscape architecture practice, focusing on sustainable site development and cultural storytelling through design. She holds the SITES AP credential and specializes in creating healing environments, urban parks, and campus landscapes that reflect community values.
Suzanne Ferris
National Engineering Market Strategist
Suzanne drives strategic growth for HGA Architects's engineering services, emphasizing resilience planning and sustainable systems. With decades of experience, she helps clients optimize building performance through commissioning, energy modeling, and climate adaptation strategies.
Adaheid Mestad
Senior Design Anthropologist
Adaheid applies anthropological research to understand human behavior in built environments. Her work informs healthcare and workplace design by analyzing how spatial configurations impact user experience, productivity, and well-being through ethnographic studies and occupant feedback.
Questions
What markets does HGA specialize in?
HGA serves healthcare, education, corporate, government, science and technology, arts and culture, community, and energy sectors with interdisciplinary design solutions.
How does HGA incorporate sustainability into projects?
We integrate LEED-certified practices, energy-efficient systems, and SITES AP-accredited landscape design to create resilient, low-impact environments that reduce operational costs.
What technology does HGA use in design processes?
Our Digital Practice Group employs BIM, computational design, virtual reality, and data analytics to enhance precision and client collaboration.
Where are HGA's offices located?
We have 13 offices across the U.S., including Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, serving clients nationally.
What awards has HGA received?
HGA has earned five national AIA Honor Awards, 35+ AIA awards, and recognition for sustainable design excellence, including SITES AP credentials.
