We're very pleased to share that our firm has ranked #38 in the BD+C Top 150 K-12 School Sector Architecture and AE Firms!

HED is pleased to share that we've been ranked in the BD+C Top 150 Multifamily Apartment/Condominium Design Giants listing! Ranking #55 in this list of 150 giants.

HED is very proud to share that we have ranked #30 in BD+C Top 170 AE Multifamily Multisector Design Giants! HED has held a place on this list for over a decade, and we attribute this to our excellent clients and design partners.

HED is proud to share that we have once again ranked in the Building Design & Construction annual listing of Multifamily Sector Giants for Student Housing Facilities. HED has an impressive portfolio of student residences at several campuses. Notable mentions include CSULA, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, the University of Iowa, Pepperdine, and USC Village, the most expansive development project in the history of Southern California.

You can view HED's complete student housing portfolio in the link below.

HED, in collaboration with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, designed a dramatic new academic complex that transforms Santa Monica High School’s (Samohi’s) North Campus. Benefitting both school and the surrounding community, the complex elevates educational, cultural and recreational pursuits; improves campus access and circulation; and supports whole child development and diverse learning styles.

"It's comfortable, it's conducive to the learning needs, and it's a space where the students can come anytime during the day and feel like they're at home," Dr. Antonio Shelton, Principal, Santa Monica High School. From arts and athletic facilities to larger, light-filled classrooms, enhanced support spaces to reorganized outdoor spaces, the five-story, 260,000 square foot complex fosters social interactions and strengthens the sense of community on Samohi's campus.

HED is pleased to welcome Robert Filary, AIA, to the firm as Associate Principal, Architectural Design Leader in Northern California. Robert brings over twenty-five years of experience leading integrated design teams to think creatively in the execution of technically sophisticated commercial and institutional projects in a range of markets. In this role, Robert will direct HED San Francisco’s’ and Sacramento’s' architectural design and planning disciplines while overseeing complex multidiscipline design efforts, ensuring quality and leading commitment to the daily practice of HED’s core values of integrated practice, critical thinking, and design excellence.

HED is very proud to share that our Detroit office has been named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For! The Best and Brightest program strives to recognize the most influential, trend-setting companies across the country and regionally in focused programs. The Best and Brightest regional competitions identify and honor companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and an impressive commitment to their employees. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention, and more, and are benchmarked with other leaders in their region.

Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated Detroit team!

HED is very pleased to share that the Santa Monica High School Discovery Building was been awarded the Green California Schools Facilities Leadership Award for innovation in educational building design and application of sustainable and open building design principles!

HED is proud to share that Healthcare Sector Leader Sharon Woodworth is among the honorees at the Bay Area chapter of Bisnow's upcoming Power Women event, which honors and celebrates the current and future generation of women leaders in real estate. This Bay Area Women in Leadership event will highlight the success of women in the commercial real estate industry and bring together some of the industry's most powerful and influential women to honor them and their accomplishments and provide education, networking, and resources for professional development.

HED is proud to share that we are ranked on the Building Design & Construction annual Retail architecture giants listing. Our place on this list is the result of our continued growth in mixed-use design and development.

From restaurants to retail, education to entertainment, hospitality to homes, mixed-use developments maximize the potential, value and usability of high-demand spaces, providing greater access to resources and amenities for more people. Done well, mixed-use spaces create great positive impact by fostering cohesive internal community and enriching their surrounding environment. Our team is very gratified that our continued work in this area has grown and given us a place on this list of firms who create substantial positive impact to their communities through mixed-use and retail.