Philosophy

Since its first design more than 40 years ago, HMFH has become a national leader in the planning and design of environments that facilitate teaching and learning, are inviting and memorable, and are energy efficient to operate and maintain. This same commitment to creativity, programmatic and contextual relevance and operational efficiency infuses all of our work.

At HMFH we know that carefully designed buildings that fit well into their surroundings strengthen an academic community’s sense of identity and enrich daily life for its members. We believe that the path to good design starts with an in-depth, collaborative process that challenges academic leaders and community members to think broadly and deeply about the critical impact a project will have on students, teachers and the greater community. Our integrated, detail-oriented process allows us to serve as careful stewards of our clients’ resources, delivering programmatic and design excellence with cost-effectiveness and efficiency.