Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Architecture and Design Solutions in Oklahoma City
At HSE Architects, we are dedicated to creating architecture that combines aesthetic excellence with functional efficiency. Our firm prioritizes personalized service, ensuring each project reflects the unique needs of our clients, the purpose of the space, and its environmental context. We reject a one-size-fits-all design philosophy, allowing our work to remain adaptable and client-focused. Sustainability is central to our practice, integrating ecological responsibility into every project from healthcare facilities to LEED-certified housing. With over 70 years of combined experience among our principals, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative approach to transforming client visions into built environments.Our work has become integral to Oklahoma City's urban landscape, emphasizing community enrichment through design. Located in the historic Cadillac Building, our studio fosters creativity and client engagement. We believe architecture should harmonize with its surroundings while advancing innovation, a principle demonstrated through our diverse portfolio spanning commercial, educational, and residential sectors.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Planning
Sustainable Design
Historic Preservation
Project Management
LEED Certification
Space Optimization
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ combined years of architectural expertise from our principal team.
- Our LEED-certified projects integrate sustainability with functional design excellence.
- We provide personalized service without a rigid signature style, adapting to client needs.
- Our portfolio spans 20+ project types including healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.
- We maintain a collaborative studio culture that values client input at every stage.
Associations and certifications
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Services
Architecture
HSE Architects delivers custom architectural solutions emphasizing functionality and aesthetic innovation. Our approach integrates client needs with environmental context to create spaces that enhance user experience while maintaining structural integrity. Projects range from healthcare facilities to commercial developments across Oklahoma and surrounding regions.
Sustainable Design
We specialize in creating energy-efficient buildings that minimize environmental impact. Our LEED-certified experts implement eco-friendly materials, passive solar design, and water conservation systems. This practice ensures compliance with modern sustainability standards while reducing long-term operational costs for clients across various sectors.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on optimizing spatial functionality while maintaining visual harmony. We create tailored environments for commercial, healthcare, and residential clients through strategic layout planning, material selection, and lighting design that aligns with both aesthetic goals and practical requirements.
Urban Planning
We develop comprehensive urban planning strategies that balance growth with community needs. Our work includes mixed-use developments, public space optimization, and infrastructure integration. Projects emphasize walkability, transportation efficiency, and creating cohesive urban environments that support long-term city vitality.
Project Management
Our team provides end-to-end project management from concept to completion. We coordinate with contractors, monitor timelines and budgets, and ensure quality control throughout construction. This service guarantees design intent is maintained while addressing technical challenges that arise during building processes.
People
Larry Herzel
Principal Architect
With 20+ years at HSE Architects, Larry Herzel combines technical expertise with creative vision. His leadership focuses on client collaboration and sustainable design solutions that enhance community spaces through innovative architectural approaches.
Dan Skaggs
Principal Architect
Dan Skaggs brings extensive experience in complex architectural systems. His work emphasizes functional design integration and material innovation, ensuring projects meet both aesthetic goals and practical requirements across diverse building types.
Todd Edmonds
Principal Architect
Todd Edmonds specializes in urban context analysis and historic preservation. He ensures modern designs harmonize with existing environments while maintaining architectural integrity through thoughtful material and form selection.
Emma Cherry
Director of Interior Design
Emma Cherry leads interior design initiatives with a focus on spatial optimization. Her expertise in color theory and material selection creates environments that balance visual appeal with functional efficiency for commercial and residential spaces.
Sean O'Brien
Senior Project Manager
Sean O'Brien oversees project execution with meticulous attention to detail. His 15+ years managing complex builds ensure client visions translate effectively from blueprints to completed structures while maintaining budget and schedule parameters.
Questions
What architectural services does HSEarchitects offer?
We provide full-cycle architecture, interior design, urban planning, and LEED certification services for commercial, healthcare, educational, and residential projects.
Does HSEarchitects specialize in sustainable design?
Yes, sustainability is core to our practice. We incorporate eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems in projects like our LEED-certified developments.
How experienced is HSEarchitects' leadership team?
Our three principals have 70+ combined years of experience and have collaborated for over 20 years, ensuring consistent expertise across all projects.
Can clients visit HSEarchitects' office?
Yes, our Oklahoma City studio in the Cadillac Building welcomes client meetings with flexible spaces for collaborative design discussions.
What geographic areas does HSEarchitects serve?
While based in Oklahoma City, we work across Oklahoma including Edmond, Norman, and Tulsa, with select projects in Texas and Colorado.
What makes HSEarchitects different from other firms?
We avoid a signature style to create uniquely tailored designs, combining personalized service with a 20-year track record of community-focused architecture.
