At HFA, we live our client’s culture and craft a story tailored to their brand that transforms into a built environment. Our most recent project, Happy Dave’s, features distinctive spaces that are uncommon in traditional c-stores, like a mezzanine level, and a drive-in theatre. Hear from Nicole Poole, Hospitality + Entertainment Lead at HFA, as she talks more about the end-user focused design process behind this project
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Future-Ready Cold Storage: Developing Smarter, Cleaner, and More Competitive Facilities
The U.S. cold storage market is booming—but most facilities are aging, inefficient, and unfit for what’s next. As automation, sustainability, and skyrocketing demand collide, one thing’s clear: it’s time to design smarter.

Ramping up Asset Value in a Tighter Industrial Market
Now that the post-pandemic industrial boom is winding down, making buildings stand out in the marketplace can take some extra effort. Here are tips from HFA Vice President of Industrial + Logistics Marc Jennings (NCARB) and Senior Architect / Client Lead Andrew Akerhielm (AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C)
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The Future of Industrial Design: A Conversation with Marc Jennings
Marc Jennings, NCARB, HFA’s Vice President of Industrial + Logistics recently sat down to discuss how the logistics sector continues to evolve with the changing demands in the marketplace and how AEC firms can better meet those current and future needs.