Fully Integrated. Highly Collaborative.

Together, We Build Better.

Employee Owned. People Powered.

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Our Expertise

Your trusted partner
across all sectors

hospitality

Hospitality

Crafting inviting spaces that blend hospitality and functionality for exceptional dining experiences.

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Industrial

Engineering robust, efficient industrial spaces that optimize production and innovation for businesses.

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Real Estate Development

Experience-rich, socially-dynamic environments that bring people together to work, play, and thrive.

retail building

Retail

Captivating retail spaces that merge aesthetics and functionality for engaging shopping journeys.

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Healthcare

Dynamic spaces that prioritize patient well-being, technology, and medical functionality.

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Designed to Deliver More

As an employee-owned, people-powered studio, we bring unwavering care and commitment to every project. When you partner with us, you collaborate with a team of owner-innovators invested in delivering seamless, innovative, and client-focused solutions that align with your vision.

See What Powers Us

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About Us

Bring your whole design team together.

HFA unites every major design discipline in-house, offering one collaborative partner to manage every stage of your project from concept to launch.

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What We Do

Discover solutions
‍from concept to launch.

Collaborate with Ease

Unify teams, tools, and communication for seamless interdisciplinary collaboration and a streamlined design processes.

Design with Insight

Leverage building data to inform intelligent design decisions, enhance coordination, and maximize project outcomes.

Transform Experiences

Harness a holistic approach, considering every aspect of the built environment to create cohesive, functional, and user-centric spaces.

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News

Latest
Highlights

Back to School: The Evolution of Academic Laboratory Design

Thirty years after helping design Dartmouth’s Burke Chemistry Building, Edwin Hargrave (AIA, NCARB) returned to lead its renovation—offering a rare perspective on the design decisions that have enabled the facility to evolve, adapt, and support research for decades.

Today’s Opportunities Expand the Future of Industrial Real Estate & Logistics

The future of industrial isn’t being built from scratch—it’s being reimagined. See how upcycling, automation, and smarter space strategies are reshaping what high-value facilities look like.

Minimalist design resonates with today’s price-conscious shoppers

Have grocers reached “peak boutique”? In this Progressive Grocer exclusive, HFA’s Steven Le and James Owens explore why shifting shopper behavior is driving a return to simpler, value-driven store design.

February 19, 2026

Innovating the Social Entertainment & Dining Landscape

The future of hospitality is defined by a fundamental shift toward experiential value and genuine human connection as patrons seek experiences worth leaving home.

January 14, 2026

Beyond the Hospital: Rethinking Healthcare in Medical Office Buildings

Medical office buildings solve more than real estate challenges—they bring care, comfort, and innovation directly to communities. Here’s how thoughtful design makes it work.

January 12, 2026

How Everyday Design Supports Walmart's Fast-Moving Remodel Program

HFA's work has enriched the Walmart customer and associate experience at diverse formats across the country. Meet two HFA Team Leads who help keep the innovative retailer's existing stores on the leading edge.

December 18, 2025

Tough Tech in Massachusetts: Designing the Future, Together

As competition for Tough Tech investment intensifies, Massachusetts faces critical decisions about where—and how—it will lead next. HFA shares key takeaways from industry leaders and explores the role of design in supporting innovation at scale.

December 17, 2025

HFA Architecture + Engineering Taps Sherwood Butler as Vice President

Veteran life sciences principal to lead HFA's expanded Science + Technology practice following HFA's TRIA acquisition

December 16, 2025

Designing the Future of Drive-Thru-Only Restaurants

How HFA helps restaurant brands navigate the operational and design challenges of drive-thru-only models to support scalable growth.

Designing thoughtful
solutions together.

HFA helps streamline your design process, so your team can stay focused on growth.

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