Hhl Architects

About Hhl Architects

A Buffalo based architectural firm focused on idea-driven planning and design since 1969.

Experience

1. Architectural & Design Services

   Hhl Architects

   Jul 1969 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   HHL Architects has been an idea-driven architectural design and planning firm since its establishment in 1969. The founders, Buffalo architects Mike Hamilton, Fred Houston, and Ted Lownie, were primarily focused on improving the quality of the design process and architecture in Western New York.Now, partners Matthew Meier and Kenneth Riter continue to perpetuate this focus on idea-driven design and have expanded these ideas not only in Western New York, but also throughout the state and country in places such as New York City, Vermont, Virginia, Tennessee, Colorado, Texas, Nevada and Canada.Our practice has grown to encompass all project types; new build, renovation/addition, adaptive reuse, restoration/preservation, and planning. We work in a variety of industries, including commercial, cultural, education, healthcare, historic, hospitality, recreation, and residential.Through intimate knowledge of government and private agencies, contractors, suppliers, and building codes, the firm can move projects from inception to completion expeditiously. HHL takes pride in its responsiveness to client needs, ability to lead specialized teams, efficiency of production, quality of design, thoroughness of construction documents, and responsible project administration in all phases of work. Our concern for both users and their environment has led to working closely with our clients to effect optimum realization of their goals, and has deeply involved the firm in projects oriented towards development of the community and its context.HHL Architects approach to a successful project includes defining the client’s goals, outlining the scope, setting a budget, forming a qualified team, and assuring quality control is enforced throughout the entire project. We insist on a high degree of open and forthright communication among all team members supported by a wholesome working environment.

Skills

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Autocad
• Strategic Planning
• Construction Drawings
• Architectural Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Architectural Drawings
• Sketchup
• Renovation
• Architecture
• Contract Negotiation
• Space Planning
• Master Planning
• Sustainable Design
• Historical Renovations
• Adaptive Reuse
• Historical Restoration
• Design Research
• Historic Preservation
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Revit
• Project Planning
• Interior Design
• Architectural Design
• Submittals