Our Work

HFA is excited to partner with Wonder as they expand into the northeast market. HFA played a key role in the opening of the first Wonder location in New England, providing a wide range of services, including architectural, engineering, reality capture, permitting, and structural engineering. By leveraging their highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary team, HFA ensures design excellence and successful project delivery, supporting Wonder's growth in the region.

HFA is honored to be the architect and engineering partner for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s renovation of its well known mixed-use retail and lifestyle development, Linden Square. Located in the heart of Wellesley, MA, Linden Square has a long history within the community, having gone through various uses and states of construction since the early 1900s. In 2020, Federal Realty Investment Trust chose to pursue a reinvestment in the center to update many of its attractions and maintain its reputation as one of the region’s premier retail destinations. HFA was eager to take on the task of bringing modern design and functions to Linden Square while respecting its rich New England architectural palette.

Chick-fil-A sought to partner with an architecture firm that could provide a centralized prototype design, helping them save on costs and promote consistency across their restaurants nationwide. HFA was selected due to our change management process and experience handling large-scale projects with other major restaurants and retailers. As our relationship grew and the scope of work increased, we became more heavily involved in the long-term planning and execution of Chickfil-A restaurant projects. Unlike traditional client-architect relationships, HFA partners with Chick-fil-A as an extension of their internal team. We are regularly involved in corporate meetings to provide expert knowledge of both the Chick-fil-A restaurants and industry thought leadership.

From the very beginning of our conversations with Tacos 4 Life, rolling out locations quickly throughout the region was always top-of-mind. Our team partnered with Tacos 4 Life to help make this dream a reality by supporting them through the creation of their first location in Little Rock, AR thanks to value engineering support on the current building design and prototype they were working with. By providing them cost-effective solutions that kept the look and feel they were looking for, they were able to expand at a faster rate, which allowed them to deliver on the motto of giving back meals to those less fortunate for every taco or bowl sold.

Offering a premier selection of wines, seasonally rotating cocktails, and craft beers alongside its menu of handcrafted American fare — including fresh seafood, House dry-aged and hand cut 44 Farms steaks, and handspun gelato — Fielding’s prioritizes using local and sustainably sourced products. The 6,000-squarefoot restaurant will feature a lounge area with live music, a private dining rooms, a wood and coal-fired kitchen, and two patios with outdoor seating, creating a relaxed and intimate ambiance.

Our journey with Smash Park began by understanding the brand identity, translating it into a guiding narrative for the design process—from concept to visuals. In collaboration with passionate clients, we created a vibrant, inclusive space featuring outdoor pickleball courts, courtyard games, and a covered patio with diverse seating. Indoors, we incorporated four pickleball courts, an arcade, axe throwing, duckpin bowling, and a private paddle club for adults, complete with a DJ booth, karaoke room, and versatile event space. Balancing creativity with cost-effectiveness, we delivered a budget-friendly design that captures the dynamic synergy between pop art and Smash Park's unique identity, ensuring a uniqueness within pickleball culture.

In partnership with Subaru of New England, HFA is leading the architectural and structural efforts for two Subaru dealerships located in Milford, CT and Shrewsbury, MA. With more than 50,000 square feet at both locations, each project reflects the company’s focus on both the customer and employee experience with designs that ensure all spaces are functional, comfortable, and filled with natural daylight. The dealerships’ amenities include a large two-story showroom with a curved glass curtain wall facade; a seven-car service drive-up; a large customer lounge with a variety of seating, kids play space, and quiet room; more than 30 service bays plus additional detailing bays; and a second-floor administration area located on an open mezzanine which overlooks the showroom below

HFA developed multiple space planning diagrams to establish options for building configurations for a new 80,000 sq ft. food distribution, office and community center facility that includes refrigerated dock and cold storage operations. HFA architects and engineering team toured other food bank projects in Texas to assess future needs of the NWA Food Bank in conjunction with planning goals and objectives. The project team used SiteOps to analyze a number of site location options to determine the most optimum site and site development costs.

Worldsprings is a recreational wellness and social experience mineral spa at the Grandscape in Colony, TX. We enjoyed leading all aspects of architecture for this nine-acre project. Our Hospitality + Entertainment Team provided support for concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents for the buildings on the property. The Matchstick process uncovered patron needs and expectations that led to experiential features throughout the building including a food and beverage component, spa with treatment rooms, retail spaces, and a luxurious locker room. Our design team was mindful of the need for comfortable and efficient flow in each space and fulfilled the vision of a lodge-like, authentic natural hot springs experience.

Combining the spirit of rock n’ roll with an unmatched coffee shop experience, our team worked with Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer to design his flagship cafe for the Rockin’ & Roastin’ brand of premium coffee. We were responsible for the exterior and interior design, custom millwork, graphics, signage, equipment, and furniture design and selection. To really bring Joey Kramer’s rock n’ roll vision to life, we incorporated music memorabilia from his own collection into the interior, including a full drum kit with display case, stage lighting, and illuminated platform.

HFA has worked alongside Black Rock Coffee Design and Construction Teams since 2019, collaborating together to create a prototype that is cost and timeline conscious while maintaining the consistency of their community-driven brand experience. Our team provides site analysis + evaluation, restaurant design, kitchen layout, exterior design visualizations required for approval by local jurisdictions, construction documents, permitting + entitlements, and construction administration to franchisees of Black Rock Coffee.

Five years ago, our team was approached by a local developer that was also a Freddy’s franchisee, to design a multi-tenant development with a Freddy’s restaurant anchoring the development as the end cap, flanked by two other tenants. Our team took the Freddy’s prototype and provided the client with high-quality construction documents that incorporated their individual design style, ultimately avoiding any potential RFIs that might complicate the construction process. We also built a client-specific REVIT prototype for this client, as well.

Working in conjunction with our strategic partner, The Moseley Group, we provided design reimaging services to refresh existing locations and created a new prototype concept that was rolled out to new stores and franchisees. We developed designs based on new kitchen layouts and food offerings, creating new design standards that were implemented across their branded stores. These standards included interior design, flooring, lighting, and casework design. We also developed a kiosk prototype, and these smaller footprint designs were rolled out at airports and other large function areas.

Throughout our work with Sonic, we’ve worked on corporate and franchisee restaurant locations, both new ground-up and retro-fitted locations, and each time our team has been careful to keep designs consistent with the prototype, while still incorporating the needs and creativity that franchisees would like to see in their locations. One such Sonic location melded the prototype with new and interesting developments, like a dog park placed front and center at the restaurant, allowing customers to eat on the patio with their families, four-legged family members included.

Our partnership with Slim Chickens has evolved over the years from prototype development and site adapt work. In recent years, we partnered with a local franchisee on four local restaurants that have unique kitchen designs and are some of the top grossing locations Slim Chickens maintains. This strong, successful partnership has also allowed us to take a larger part in prototype development and management for Slim Chickens corporate, as well. Being near Slim Chickens headquarters in Fayetteville, AR also allows our team even more in-person opportunities to meet with new franchisees and corporate clients prior to construction.

HFA has worked alongside the Bojangles Design and Construction Teams since 2020, and as the program architect, we developed the architecture, MEP, and structural standards for the ground-up prototypes. Our team has created multiple prototype designs based on lot size, preferred kitchen and dining room square footage, and a new DTO (drivethrough only) design. For these prototypes, we utilize traditional stick built, modular, and panelized construction processes based on square footage.

This project consisted of an 8-story patient tower with 68 new patient beds, ED expansion, and a full renovation of the hospital’s core support services departments. Steven Warlick’s role on this project was that of Owner/President of the Design firm ultimately responsible for the overall success of the project.

In collaboration with Arco Murray and World Springs, our team played a key role in a multi-building project for a new hot springs resort just outside of Zion National Park in LaVerkin, Utah. Encompassing 38,150 square feet across four buildings, our services extended from concept design through construction administration. The architectural vision included a main entry, office and locker room building, a food and beverage facility for the outdoor venue, and two mechanical support buildings. Designed to seamlessly integrate into the arid hillside surroundings, the structures provide a unique and relaxing experience. Our contribution covered architecture, interior design, and the meticulous execution of construction documents, ensuring a successful realization of this distinctive hot springs resort.

Partnering with Arco Murray, we undertook a design/build project for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in the heart of central Florida. The venture involved renovating an existing golf facility and adding a 7,000 square foot entertainment building. This expansion included open seating, a covered patio, and an indoor/outdoor bar. A connecting teeline, equipped with TopTracer technology, caters to both professional and amateur golfers. Our services encompassed the production of construction documents and the seamless execution of construction administration for this 13,700 square foot project in the vibrant locale of central Florida.

Our collaboration with Blue Jeans Golf began with the transformation of driving ranges into Golf Lite Ranch, a novel concept welcoming both golfers and non-golfers. Following the success of the Golf Quest renovation in Connecticut, we expanded this unique ambiance to Dallas and Kansas City. Each facility, sharing the Golf Lite Ranch feel and Toptracer technology, offers distinct amenities such as mini-golf and vibe bays tailored to the location. As a bridge between entertainment golf and traditional experiences, Golf Lite Ranch provides a casual, inclusive environment with offerings like food, drinks, private classes, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our services, evolving with BJG's growth, covered concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction administration. From brand and program development to the use of shipping containers for versatile purposes, each aspect focused on enhancing the customer journey. The inviting patio, characterized by crushed granite ground cover and diverse seating options, epitomizes the relaxed, fun, and inclusive atmosphere of Golf Lite Ranch—a place for everyone to belong, chill, and enjoy a less formal golfing experience.

A six-story bikeable building serving as a community hub for work and play. Amenities include co-working offices, bookable conference rooms, demo kitchen, training rooms, event spaces, community lounge, café, and a bike lounge. Our team collaborated with the architects, MEP, core + shell AORs, design managers, owners/developers, and contractors to make finish selections, millwork design and layout, coordinate the furniture and equipment selections, while also performing 3D modeling, and providing both construction documents and construction administration services.

Designed and built to house an extensive exotic car collection, this 17,000 square foot facility includes a car detail bay, open gallery, modern kitchen, bar, and private suite. The building can be thought of as two structures. The A-frame area has a full basement, concrete floor slab on deck, Douglas fir glulam trusses and structurally insulated roof panels. The main gallery is slab on grade with a steel joist and metal deck insulated roof.

Part of a much larger office space that is still under construction, the Ledger Showroom project was unique in that it has provided our team with a place to test out designs, textiles, furnishings, and other functionalities that will one day be used in the larger Ledger Building. This space is made even more unique because of its intended use as a bikeable, high-density coworking space, so our team had to be very creative and incorporate wall hooks for accessible, yet aesthetically pleasing bike storage, allowing people to bike to and from work. Our team even worked to incorporate elements like phone booths in the showroom for a sense of privacy within the open plan coworking space. By test fitting furnishings and design elements while the space is being used allows our team to make real-time changes and further informs the overall design of the larger building, slated to open in mid-2022.

Renovation to ground floor retail spaces in a two-story dining hall built in 1958 with low ceiling structure. HFA remodeled the existing tenant spaces, designed a 1,600 SF addition to create more seating and provide more access to daylight and views. Our team collaborated with multiple occupant groups including Chartwell's, Slim Chickens, Facilities Management, and Student Affairs to provide Interior Design services. We also worked with our landscape architects to provide cohesive design and connectedness from indoor to outdoor areas. Services also included programming, student focus group interviews, space planning, design development package for budgeting purposes, lighting and finish selections, custom millwork and furniture design, and specified/coordinated interior and site furniture packages.

At the onset of our partnership with Love’s Travel Stops in 2014, we were tasked with providing fueling design services with CNG pumps. Fast forward to today and our dedicated team now provides full-service architecture, engineering, and fueling support for the new store program (which includes franchise-based restaurants combined with a traditional c-store layout), as well as tire service facilities across the country. As part of our growing partnership with the Love’s team, HFA actively develops and manages the new store prototype, maintaining consistency and providing Love’s the ability to scale at a more rapid pace.

HFA collaborated with Moseley-Bona to breathe new life into the Alltown Café and Market concept, reinvigorating the design to reflect the fresh, local, organic, and made-to-order offerings that customers have since come to know and expect from Alltown Market. Built to be both aesthetically pleasing and easy to shop, these new and re-branded stores gave off purely New England vibes, thanks to the natural tones of the materials applied throughout and the use of locally available building products. Each location provided the opportunity for the team’s creativity to shine by utilizing interesting, reclaimed materials to give each store its own unique look and feel, while still retaining the same brand recognition that loyal customers know and love.

Over a four year period, 7-Eleven added over 1000 stores to their chain through ground up construction, mergers and acquisitions, tenant finish outs and business conversions. HFA developed a new prototype that included value engineering items while designing to meet the client’s goal of 25% energy reduction. Developed a program to provide automated material takeoffs through the use of BIM technology, which was provided to pre-negotiated vendors for material procurement, facility maintenance and operations. HFA provided 7-Eleven with site development services for this complex and fast paced program encompassing over 250 stores in locations across the country. The full-team approach to serving 7-Eleven included permitting, landscape, irrigation, drainage, site design, and construction administration. nd design phases.

HFA partnered with Stripes prior to its merger with 7/11 to develop a new prototype design, while simultaneously providing full services for their successful new store and remodel roll out program. HFA collaborated with design firm Chute Gerdeman to help the Stripes team redefine the way customers interacted with the Laredo Taco Company, taking it from a minor establishment hidden away from view to a destination within the c-store environment itself. HFA was also responsible for implementing a full project administration system to include all facets of a project from real estate investigation through construction, including real-time project tracking and documentation.

The HFA team was brought in to finish out this project with Seasons, our first collaboration with them. Because we were brought in after the project began, the timeline was expedited, however that didn’t stop our team from getting quickly up to speed on both how the client operates and specific brand guidelines that need to be incorporated in the design and build. Before we came on board, Seasons was working with two separate firms for architecture and engineering services, so the unique benefit we brought to the table was our ability to merge both disciplines under one umbrella, allowing for ideal collaboration and consistent communication with all the different stakeholders working alongside us on this project.

HFA collaborated with the team at Chute Gerdeman to revisit MAPCO’s previous prototype to bring a new efficiency and streamlined flow to the space, while simultaneously refreshing and modernizing MAPCO’s brand identity and customer experience. HFA provided architectural and engineering services for the prototype as well as fueling design, which included implementing an all new fueling canopy. Our team was also behind the creation of MAPCO’s new design standards, created to streamline project work and design direction in the future.

HFA recently collaborated on an innovative drive-through-only (DTO) project for Wawa in Morrisville, PA. Our team was able to bring our internal expertise in architecture and engineering to the table while working with trusted contractors to ensure we adhered to Wawa’s building and design standards every step of the way. This test project, which was a first for Wawa, was especially exciting because it allowed our team to collaborate on a new store prototype that was essential for keeping customers and employees safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our partnership with Cumberland Farms (now under the banner of EG America) began in 2013, when our team was brought on to develop and manage its new store prototype rollout. The team at HFA has since provided full architecture and engineering services to help better support the EG America team and this recently included merging the Cumberland Farms prototype with EG America’s branding, in terms of look and feel when it comes to not only Cumberland Farms but other formats, as well. Our work with EG America has also included a virtual reality tour of the new prototype so our clients could better visualize their customer’s in-store experience prior to construction, allowing for real-time updates to the prototype that limited schedule and cost implications.

This project consisted of 54,000 square feet with patient rooms, nuclear imagery, procedure and rehabilitation facilities. While owning and managing Ness Design Group, Don Ness was involved in negotiating contracts, designing, organizing, assembling the design team and managing the project through completion.​

We partnered with The Moseley Group to combine western quick service design elements with Saudi cultural standards to create a unique prototype design that differentiated them from western competitors like McDonald’s. With respect to Saudi cultural standards, we utilized tall screening walls to integrate privacy into the booth design, allowing for a more comfortable dining experience. Our team provided design support for all exterior materials, interior materials, lighting, furniture, and casework, and we coordinated with their kitchen designer to develop a new free-standing prototype that was used as the basis for their national rollout program.

HFA led the interior renovation for the U of A Global Campus located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The 20,000 square foot office space houses multiple occupant groups on a multi-floor renovation and also includes advanced technology, audio and visual production studios, and converted an existing Proscenium theater to a black-box theater. Our team worked with various university department heads to develop a consensus in design solutions for each department, and we developed a cohesive master plan for long-term design standards for the campus. We also conducted a feasibility study for an upcoming addition to the building’s sixth floor and rooftop.

These newly designed co-working locations include enclosed office space of various sizes, open co-working office areas, common business club areas, meeting rooms, a café, break areas and support areas.

Our team worked closely with members of the school’s administration and staff to achieve the desired goal of a unique, professional environment for students and facility alike. The finished space (which comprises 95,258 square feet) includes classrooms, open seating and study areas, a dining area with a culinary center, a community clinic, a media center, an industrial tech lab and an agricultural lab, theatre entry and a gymnasium.

HFA proudly partnered with Ability Tree, a multi-state ministry to children with disabilities and their parents, providing recreation, education, support, and training. Headquartered in Siloam Springs, AR, Ability Tree’s one-of-a-kind facility comprises 10,000 square feet of space for rest and recreation. The space includes a half-court gym with a retractable stage and seating for plays and training, a sensory gym, a multi-sensory environment room, soft-play equipment, trampolines, balance beams, a Lego room, an accessible tree house, a calming room, a craft room, and a covered outdoor play area in addition to administrative offices. From the 3D tree present in the foyer to the fully accessible outdoor play spaces, the design of the facility is intended to appeal to the senses of everyone who enters the facility, with or without special needs.

HFA is an architecture and engineering firm with offices in Bentonville, AR, Franklin, MA, Fort Worth, TX, and Mexico City. ECS was selected to work on the office remodel. The project is located in a historic felt manufacturing building, which gave us the opportunity to expose the existing structure. The space includes a reception area, custom open office workstations, private offices, break room, conference and huddle rooms, and a resource library.

The client was looking for an office space that encouraged collaboration and social interaction for its Eastern Massachusetts team. We designed a modern, industrial office environment that takes advantage of existing features while adding new, interesting treatments throughout. That included: 8 private offices, 10 open workstations, one larger conference room and one smaller huddle room, touchdown spaces for field employees, an open, inviting break room and seating area and multiple informal stand-up gathering spaces to encourage collaboration.

HFA has a long-standing history with Walmart, the Bentonville-based, multinational retail corporation which has over 10,000 retail supercenters in 24 countries. HFA partners with Walmart to provide architectural and engineering services for numerous remodels, new store, and special projects each year. Our services for these projects include architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, refrigeration, and structural; and we provide these throughout all phases of design and construction. Examples of support include: Conducting existing site verification visits Providing exterior branding design packages Producing Construction Documents Managing document submittals for review and permit Managing and producing document revisions throughout pre-construction, bidding, and construction Conducting any state required construction observations upon project completion A large portion of the Walmart program focuses on General Remodel, including large-scale interior and exterior updates, expansions of the existing store footprint, implementations of prototypical design elements, and store-specific updates and design initiatives. Additionally, HFA was selected in 2021 as one of three architectural firms in Walmart’s Design Collective to manage and design projects to test one of their newest initiatives. Our architectural and engineering teams collaborated with other civil and structural firms, vendors, and consultants to develop design solutions for various prototypical and non-prototypical layout stores. Through clear communication, exceptional coordination, and design thinking, our team was able to help the client solidify design guidance and achieve their goal of beginning implementation in select stores.

Located on an active business corridor in Newton, the team was challenged with transforming three existing industrial office buildings into a modern ‘industrial chic’ mixed-use development. With a lively and inviting retail atmosphere, Newton Nexus will be a destination for many shoppers, offering contemporary architecture, public gathering spaces, and a unique shopping experience.

With origins as a largely online-only retailer selling outdoor recreational equipment and gear, our partnership with Moosejaw began after it was acquired by Walmart in 2017. Our clients at Walmart were eager to establish a brick-and-mortar presence for Moosejaw in Bentonville, AR, essentially Walmart's backyard and home to its corporate headquarters. As our clients began to seek out the perfect location in downtown Bentonville, they knew that above all they wanted to take an existing space and reuse the raw, old materials in the remodel. HFA helped them achieve their vision thanks to our full-service, multi-disciplined team that was not only able to deliver on the industrial feel Moosejaw is known for, but by doing so on a tight timeline, as well. Once completed, the Walmart and Moosejaw team began laying the groundwork for more location similar in look and feel to this first project.

HFA was honored to lead the concept design for Home Run Dugout in Katy, TX. The 40,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex includes 12 simulated hitting bays, a music stage, and a Wiffle Ball field. Our Hospitality + Entertainment Team used the Matchstick process throughout concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction administration. The collaborative process with the client led to spaces where the end-user feels comfortable and engaged with sports amenities throughout the facility that appeals to patrons looking for a destination experience, as well as those wanting a neighborhood feel. Our team was serious about the mission to make anyone at Home Run Dugout feel like they can hit a home run.

After a fire destroyed the original Lakeview Pavilion, HFA collaborated with the construction manager to fast track the facility’s reconstruction. The new Lakeview Pavilion is a striking wedding and multi-function venue which improved on the original’s past success. With a capacity of approximately 500 guests, the building features cathedral ceilings, ample space for dancing, natural light, floor-to-ceiling windows, and picturesque water views. Two ballrooms provide separate entrances and private decks overlooking the lake allowing the facility to host multiple functions simultaneously.

University Station is a 2 million-square-foot, mixed-use project and open air shopping center in Westwood, Massachusetts, located on University Avenue adjacent to the Route 128 MBTA Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Anchored by Wegmans, Target, and Nordstrom Rack and featuring New England’s first Life Time Athletic, University Station is a vibrant, mixed-use development. University Station draws a unique mix of customers from some of Boston’s most desirable suburbs including Dover, Milton, Needham, Sharon and Westwood. With active sidewalks and lively storefronts, this shopping center offers a broad mix of tenants and provides visitors places to pause and truly enjoy their shopping experience.

The warehouse has 178 dock doors for shipping and receiving included 9 devoted to smaller delivery trucks. At the entrance side of the warehouse is an office, administration, training, conference, cafeteria and kitchen area of over 37,500 square feet. Ancillary buildings include truck maintenance, pallet and wrapping storage, fueling, truck scales, a separate hazardous storage enclosure. Due to the location, the facility will provide on-site utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, fire protection water, domestic water, potable water with associated storage tanks and pump stations and an on-site electrical substation with a 10MW emergency plant capable of supporting the entire site in the event of a power outage.

HFA partnered with Walmart to design, construct, and launch automated Micro-Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) in existing U.S. stores. We utilized our architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration disciplines, and coordinated with Walmart’s designated vendors for automation, refrigerated/freezer boxes, and both civil and structural engineers. We also facilitated life safety systems with each local jurisdictions’ fire marshals, providing valuable construction administration expertise.

HFA designed for a Spiral Freezer Replacement, where a completed Mass Energy Balance was needed to verify existing capacity for the compressors and condensers. In addition, at numerous OK Foods sites HFA designed the emergency ventilation system and control sequence to bring the existing machinery room into compliance.

Utility systems design project that started in Fall of 2018 that was split into two phases. Phase one: product line expansion for an added a pasteurizer to accommodate new product distribution. Phase two: system design expansions adding a boiler and a CIP unit which are now under construction.

HFA is partnering with Target to help implement a new strategy in several stores to better accommodate online pickup area(s). Improvements include new cooler and freezers at pickup storage areas to house refrigerated online order items, new exterior updates, online pickup brand signage, new/ expanding exterior pickup doors for team members, and high-volume structural storage racks and sprinkler design upgrades in pickup areas.

Dairy facilities house one of the most highly regulated processes, requiring superbly sanitized working environment. The building design must be easy to clean in order to inhibit germ growth. The design must utilize cleanable materials with minimum flat surface areas. • 238,720 sf with 12,000 sf administrative office building and 11,500 sf Truck Maintenance Garage with fueling island • Six bay raw milk receiving 60 trucks daily processing 2 million gallons per week • 25,000 sf cooler storage with 69,600 cubic feet of Automatic Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) with 12 bays of distribution • Constructed of structural steel frame and metal bar joists; envelope and interior partitions of Insulated Metal Panels.

With the advent of warehouse automation systems, HFA has been able to assist the retailer revolutionize the way their warehouse operates to quickly access the product. HFA helps with the conversion of older legacy distribution centers into state-of-the-art systems that are able to store and retrieve the product using computer-based algorithms that minimize the time taken with limited human intervention. The expertise that HFA has developed, has help guide retailers through this conversion with little or no downtime through a phased approach.

What started out with $30, a lard bucket full of tire weights and an idea in the early 1960’s has now transformed into the company today known as Arkie Lures Inc.. Founded by Bob Carnes, Arkie Lures soon revolutionized the Bass Jig market into what it is today. For over 50 years, Arkie Lures was housed in a facility just as old. The business recently moved into an up-to-date, modern facility with high design and functionality. This 45,000 square foot, pre-engineered structure houses the corporate offices for Arkie Lures as well as a storage mezzanine, production area, warehouse and distribution capabilities. Attention to detail and intended use was our design directive which was achieved by taking advantage of every square inch as well as using the large front façade as a “billboard” for company signage.

Located in Des Moines, IA, these Outlets offer a unique and comfortable place for patrons to shop and gather. With more than 300,000 square feet of retail space, guests enjoy active pedestrian plazas, sidewalk amenities, casual seating areas, and dramatic lighting. The outlets feature some of the best retail brand names, making them the premier shopping destination. We continue to support our client and their respective properties post-construction with ongoing tenant infill work

Located at the intersection of 495 & Rt. 119 in Littleton, MA, The Point integrates into a very challenging and steeply graded site. With expertise in master planning and retail/mixed-use, HFA was able to work with the grades and create three platform levels of retail (low, middle, and high). To take advantage of the varying grade levels, HFA was able to maximize retail frontage by creating a combination of single and twostory retail buildings with some buildings being carved into the hillside. The resulting placement of buildings to address site grade resulted in the opportunity to create outdoor activity spaces with framed views and vistas into the development

HFA is honored to be the architect and engineering partner for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s renovation of its well known mixed-use retail and lifestyle development, Linden Square. Located in the heart of Wellesley, MA, Linden Square has a long history within the community, having gone through various uses and states of construction since the early 1900s. In 2020, Federal Realty Investment Trust chose to pursue a reinvestment in the center to update many of its attractions and maintain its reputation as one of the region’s premier retail destinations. HFA was eager to take on the task of bringing modern design and functions to Linden Square while respecting its rich New England architectural palette.

Located on an active business corridor in Newton, MA, the team was challenged with transforming three existing industrial office buildings into a modern ‘industrial chic’ mixed-use development. With a lively and inviting retail atmosphere, Newton Nexus is a destination for many shoppers, offering contemporary architecture, public gathering spaces, and a unique shopping experience.

These newly designed co-working locations include enclosed office space of various sizes, open co-working office areas, common business club areas, meeting rooms, a café, break areas and support areas. Brand design is focused on the Millennial and Generation Z workforces. Using wood for focus points and contemporary furnishings with open ceilings helps to create a dynamic urban environment.

ONE Uptown is located in a fast-growing neighborhood in Rogers, AR. The building sits on a 24 acre block overlooking the ninth hole at the Pinnacle Golf Course — annual host to the LPGA Tour. This 65,000 square foot, three-story multi-use property includes retail shops, business offices, and two luxury rooftop restaurants with outdoor dining overlooking the recently designated UCOM (Uptown Commercial) district. ONE Uptown was designed to have a contemporary look, matching the burgeoning urbanization of the area and contributing to its shopping and entertainment district. ONE Uptown is within walking distance to the Walmart Amp, TopGolf, Pinnacle Mall, and various businesses and restaurants. Along with architectural design, HFA provided MEP services, structural design, fire protection engineering, civil engineering, landscape design, large scale development services, construction administration and permitting

HFA led the architecture and interior design on an office buildout for Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (DOC), a construction company based in Milford, MA. The company was looking for office space that encourages collaboration and social interaction for its Eastern Massachusetts team. Taking inspiration from their workspace goals, we designed a modern, industrial office environment that takes advantage of existing features while adding new, interesting treatments throughout that add playful elements to the gathering spaces. The program includes eight private offices; 10 open workstations; one large conference room and one smaller “huddle” room; touchdown spaces for field employees; an open and inviting break room and seating area; and informal stand-up gathering spaces to support collaboration

Located in Little Rock, AR, these Outlets offer a unique and comfortable place for patrons to shop and gather. With more than 300,000 square feet of retail space, guests enjoy active pedestrian plazas, sidewalk amenities, casual seating areas, and dramatic lighting. The outlet features some of the best retail brand names, making them the premier shopping destinations in their respective cities. We continue to support our clients and their respective properties post-construction with ongoing tenant infill work

HFA is an architecture + engineering firm with studios in Bentonville, AR; Franklin, MA; Fort Worth, TX; and Mexico City. As our talent continues to grow, so does our need for updated, innovative office spaces. Both the Bentonville and Franklin studios were recently updated, with our design teams leading the charge of these projects. The Bentonville studio’s adaptive reuse renovation took a dormant building and transformed it into a LEED-CI Gold workspace with an open floor plan that embraces natural lighting, vibrant color palates, and reclaimed wood throughout. The space was intentionally designed to allow those working within to collaborate, focus, learn, and socialize. In Franklin, we partnered with Enformed Construction Services (ECS) to transform the existing workspace during the height of COVID-19. With various delays and supply chain issues, this renovation was split into two phases. Phase one was completed in 2020 and featured space for twenty-four workstations, three private offices, a new kitchen and break room with seating for 12, and four conference rooms to accommodate meetings for up to 10 people.

HFA is an architecture + engineering firm with studios in Bentonville, AR; Franklin, MA; Fort Worth, TX; and Mexico City. As our talent continues to grow, so does our need for updated, innovative office spaces. Both the Bentonville and Franklin studios were recently updated, with our design teams leading the charge of these projects. The Bentonville studio’s adaptive reuse renovation took a dormant building and transformed it into a LEED-CI Gold workspace with an open floor plan that embraces natural lighting, vibrant color palates, and reclaimed wood throughout. The space was intentionally designed to allow those working within to collaborate, focus, learn, and socialize. In Franklin, we partnered with Enformed Construction Services (ECS) to transform the existing workspace during the height of COVID-19. With various delays and supply chain issues, this renovation was split into two phases. Phase one was completed in 2020 and featured space for twenty-four workstations, three private offices, a new kitchen and break room with seating for 12, and four conference rooms to accommodate meetings for up to 10 people.

Happy Dave’s is a convenience store located on 35 acres in Midland, TX, and owned by Arrington Oil. Our Hospitality + Entertainment Team used Matchstick's end-user-focused design process from concept design to schematic design to create a unique user experience tailored to the people using the space. This nontraditional c-store features 60,000 square feet of distinctive spaces including a mezzanine level, classic car display, a drive-in theatre, and other uncommon c-store attractions that delight its patrons.

To truly achieve success with the renovation of the Ferrari Maserati Dealership of New England meant that our team had to create and execute a design as high-end as the cars for sale within the building. To do so, every single detail was massively important to us, from the immaculate white walls to the illumination built into the ceilings and every nook and cranny, providing the right lighting to highlight each car’s sleek design. Thorough and consistent communication throughout the project led to the successful completion of this unique and luxurious space, a feat that was achieved because every tradesman involved brought their best ideas and collaborative effort to the project each day.

This 17,000 sq ft project includes a car detail bay, open gallery, modern kitchen, bar, and private suite. The building can be thought of as two structures, the A-frame area has a full basement, concrete floor slab on deck, Douglas fir glulam trusses and structurally insulated roof panels. The main gallery is slab on grade with a steel joist and metal deck insulated roof. The glulam structure and all the decorative wood beams in the main gallery where hand stained after install to coordinate with the white oak wall treatment. The interior stair is a custom design made from painted architectural quality steel that floats away from the interior stone wall. The structure has a museum quality fire protection system and mechanical system.