We are an interdisciplinary team of strategic thinkers — planners, architects, landscape architects and interior designers committed to our people, our clients and creating places that endure over time.
CREATIVE THINKERS, DESIGNERS & PROBLEM SOLVERS.
OUR SPACE.
In our San Francisco, New York, West Palm Beach, and Big Sky studios, we work, teach, mentor and collaborate openly.
FIFTY YEARS, SIX CONTINENTS, ONE VISION.
CALIFORNIA
HOLLYWOOD PARK INGLEWOOD,
CALIFORNIA
HOLLYWOOD PARK INGLEWOOD,
META, WILLOW VILLAGE MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
YERBA BUENA ISLAND
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
ALYS BEACH CLUB & CONDOMINIUMS
ALYS BEACH, FLORIDA
ALYS BEACH CLUB & CONDOMINIUMS
ALYS BEACH, FLORIDA
ALYS BEACH, FLORIDA
When ideas collide, good things happen.
THINK.
IDEAS THRIVE HERE.
We think differently. We work differently. The core tenets of our firm distinguish how we work together, the places we design and the way we partner with our clients.
Whether in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or interior design, our interdisciplinary and hands-on approach empowers us to work together and drive change.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY.
As a firm, we are always looking towards emerging technologies and approaches that contribute to the design of sustainable, healthy places –integrating buildings and their settings.
THE SUMMIT CLUB
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
MONTAGE BIG SKY BIG SKY, MONTANA
HALF MOON MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
HALF MOON MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
THE LAND, THE HISTORY & THE PEOPLE.
We design complete environments — environmentally-sound developments where sensitive, historic and natural settings require an especially thoughtful and innovative solution.
PALMETTO BLUFF BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
PALMETTO BLUFF
BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
ISLAS SECAS CHIRIQUI, PANAMA
ISLAS SECAS CHIRIQUI, PANAMA
CAVADA CHIRIQUI, PANAMA
CASA
CASA CAVADA CHIRIQUI, PANAMA
“We should focus on creating complete environments— designing not just places that stand alone, but instead, places that celebrate a day in the life of a person there.”
Bob Hart, Chairman Emeritus
MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION
WAIMEA, HAWAI’
GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT RESORT
SHANGHAI, CHINA
KESWICK HALL
ALBERMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
KESWICK HALL
ALBERMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
MARIGOLD BY JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN AT KESWICK HALL
ALBERMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Design great places that
make a difference.
CREATE.
WE ARE GLOBAL CITIZENS.
We are not just designers; we are citizens with a commitment to care for our environment and the people in it.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
From community outreach to volunteer events, it is as important to act locally as it is globally.
We believe in using business as a force for good.
HART HOWERTON IS A CERTIFIED B CORP.
As a certified B Corp, we meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, sustainability, public transparency, and legal accountability.
Becoming a B Corp also means that our long-held values of inclusion, sustainability, and respect for the land are validated.
OUR COMMITMENTS.
ISO Environmental Certified
SF Green Certified
AIA 2030 Commitment
WELL Health-Safety Rating
Certified Carbon Travel Offsets
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING
No on-site combustion of gas or diesel. Electric heating, cooling, and hot water.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Natural daylighting, 100 % outside air supply, and non-toxic materials.
RED-CROSS EMERGENCY SHELTER
Designed to function as a community emergency shelter during a disaster event.
LEED PLATINUM BUILDING
USGBC LEED Platinum Target
BELLE HAVEN COMMUNITY CAMPUS
CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY CENTER
HERITAGE TREES
Conservation of existing redwoods.
HIGH PERFORMANCE FACADE
Highly insulated metal and ceramic panels.
RESILIENT BUILDING
One-site battery storage for electric emergency operation.
INTEGRATED DESIGN
Integrated architetcure and engineering team, utilizing performance driven design process.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
On-site solar energy will generate more than 1 million kWh in year one, providing 150% of the building’s expected energy demand.
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
BELLE HAVEN COMMUNITY CAMPUS
BELLE HAVEN COMMUNITY CAMPUS
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP.
Our dedication to sustainable development has made positive contributions in the most sensitive natural settings and dynamic urban environments in the world.
CARMEL, CALIFORNIA
SANTA LUCIA PRESERVE
PRIVATE RESIDENCE CARMEL, CALIFORNIA
ESTHER’S ISLAND
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
SPIRIT ROCK MEDITATION CENTER
WOODACRE, CALIFORNIA
INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP.
In our practice we are committed to:
Environmentally responsible approaches. Use of emerging technologies. Establishing design standards. Maintaining procedures, tools and regular training.
HEALTHY LIVING:
A HART HOWERTON RESEARCH INITIATIVE.
Partnering with UVA’s Center for Design & Health, we’ve established principles for ‘Healthy Living’ which translate into successful developments and healthier, happier people.
BAY MEADOWS, SAN MATEO, CA
Success
measures more than profit. IMPACT.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU.
Inspiration is equally important to us as it is to you. As a firm we believe in continuous collaboration and pushing the boundaries of innovation. We allow our ideas to flow freely and strive to learn from one another.
MENTORSHIP.
HH RESEARCH PROJECT. ENTOURAGE.
From the moment you enter our door, you are greeted by a ‘buddy’, invited as part of an ‘entourage’ and supported in your growth with dedicated professional development funds.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
We foster the most significant developmental period in your career: the shift from formal education to daily realities of professional practice.
HEALTHY LIVING. CREATIVE RECHARGE.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE.
Happy, healthy people are at the core of our business. We promote getting outdoors, connecting with colleagues and spending time with friends and family.
INSPIRE.
GREAT PEOPLE MAKE US.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value different backgrounds, languages and perspectives. We are as passionate about our connections and our community as the work we do.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION.
All ideas make us stronger. We believe that a diverse workforce increases creativity, debate and problem-solving. HH Women
