Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Virginia Beach, VA
HBA Architecture & Interior Design has been a trusted leader in architectural solutions since 1974, driven by principles of integrity, collaboration, and sustainability. Our firm specializes in creating spaces that enhance client businesses, communities, and the environment through a client-centric design process. With over 50 employees across two offices, we combine decades of experience with innovative approaches to meet evolving needs in education, government, healthcare, and commercial sectors.Our commitment to sustainable practices, including LEED-certified projects, ensures long-term value for clients while minimizing environmental impact. Recognized for our community-focused designs and 90% repeat client rate, we prioritize listening to stakeholders, integrating flexibility into every project, and delivering spaces that stand the test of time.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Master Planning
Historic Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 employees with expertise in diverse project types across multiple sectors.
- Our designs incorporate LEED-certified sustainable practices and energy-efficient solutions.
- We maintain a 90% repeat client retention rate through personalized service and results.
- Our collaborative approach includes community stakeholders in the design process.
- We offer flexible designs that accommodate future technological and organizational changes.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- USGBC
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements across educational, governmental, and commercial sectors. Our collaborative process ensures designs adapt to future technological and organizational changes while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable design practices are integrated into every project to reduce environmental impact and operating costs. We implement energy-efficient systems, eco-friendly materials, and LEED-certified strategies that benefit both clients and the planet. Our approach balances environmental stewardship with practical functionality for long-term value.
Interior Design
Our interior design services optimize space functionality while creating inspiring environments. We focus on material selection, lighting, and layout to enhance user experience in corporate, healthcare, and educational settings. Designs prioritize durability, cleanability, and brand alignment while maintaining budget efficiency.
Master Planning
Master planning establishes a strategic framework for long-term growth and development. We analyze site conditions, community needs, and future expansion possibilities to create adaptable plans. Our approach ensures projects integrate seamlessly with surrounding environments while accommodating evolving requirements.
Historic Preservation
Historic preservation services maintain architectural heritage while adapting spaces for modern use. We specialize in restoring original features, navigating tax credit programs, and blending contemporary functionality with historical integrity. Our expertise ensures preservation projects meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.
People
Joe Bovee
Principal, President
With extensive leadership experience, Joe Bovee guides HBA's strategic direction while maintaining focus on client satisfaction and design excellence. He oversees project execution across all market sectors.
Joe Miller
Managing Principal, Richmond Office
Joe Miller leads HBA's Richmond operations, ensuring seamless service delivery for clients across central Virginia. He specializes in complex institutional projects and sustainable design implementation.
David Smith
Principal
David Smith contributes decades of architectural expertise to HBA's most challenging projects. His technical knowledge and design sensibility ensure high-quality outcomes that meet client objectives.
Michelle Peter
Director of Interior Design
Michelle Peter leads interior design initiatives, combining creativity with practicality to create functional, inspiring spaces. She specializes in material selection and brand-aligned environments.
Kristin Atkins
Chief Financial Officer
Kristin Atkins manages HBA's financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth. She oversees budgeting, accounting, and financial strategy for the firm.
Questions
What architectural services does HBA offer?
HBA provides full-service architectural design, interior design, sustainable design, master planning, and historic preservation services for educational, governmental, healthcare, and commercial clients.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
We specialize in educational facilities, government buildings, healthcare spaces, mixed-use developments, and religious institutions while maintaining expertise across multiple market sectors.
How does HBA incorporate sustainability?
We integrate LEED-certified practices, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly materials into every project to reduce environmental impact and operating costs for clients.
Can you handle complex renovation projects?
Our team has extensive experience with renovations, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects that balance modern functionality with existing structures.
How do you ensure client satisfaction?
We maintain open communication throughout the design process, involve stakeholders in decision-making, and conduct post-occupancy evaluations to measure satisfaction and identify improvements.
What areas do you serve?
HBA primarily serves Hampton Roads and Richmond, Virginia, with project experience extending throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and northeast North Carolina.
