INTRODUCTION
Our goal is to help successful and visionary people build their projects with a process that is more enjoyable than they ever thought it could be, believing that architecture is all about the people who inhabit it. We strive to keep the human relationship central, both in the result and in the process along the way. With a focus of putting the humanity back into architecture, we can hold true to our mission of being an idea-driven firm that specilizes in strategic design and development of intergrated live, work, and play destinations.
We stay committed to the craft and practice of architecture, but always driven by and responsive to the wishes of our clients. This approach allows our firm to have an unwavering committment to the success of each project we are a part of.
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
FIRM PROFILE
Who We Are
MHK Architecture was founded in Naples, Florida in 2009 with the principle of creating designs that postively influence the environments they are created for.
As a commercial architectural firm MHK has a national presence and scale for multi-family, mixed use and hospitality-focused projects by strategically locating offices offices within regions across the United States. As a design firm with more than 100 professionals in 10 locations we provide regional expertise in and around the markets our studios are located in. MHK strives to empower our people by working seamlessly together as a unified team of creative professionals. With a vast experience in luxury markets we understand the need and importance of the details to capture the vision for every project. Through experience, expertise. and a dedicated passion for new solutions and excellence in architectural design, we’re able to make the greatest impact for our clients.
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OUR APPROACH
With our approach, experience, and willingness to go the extra mile, we have a track record of navigating the approval process and helping our partners and clients win bids and projects.
Scale at Speed
We’ve been told “Nobody comes out of the gate like MHK.” We take great pride in that because we know how important it is to hit the ground running. The first few weeks of design work on a project can mean the difference between winning or losing. We prefer to win.
Boutique Detail
We take a boutique approach to all our projects, translating our vast luxury residential experience into elevating our commercial work into truly human-centered design. Not only is this part of the expertise we bring, we believe it helps ensure the long-term success of the projects by creating better spaces for the business and people who use them.
Show. Don’t Tell.
A good idea isn’t good if it stays in your mind or on the boards. That’s why we’ve always invested time, energy, and resources into creating high-quality visualizations early in the process so we can effectively cast a vision and make it obvious to the decision-makers why our designs should be approved, and ultimately, built.
STUDIOS
Empowering People Opportunity for Growth Ownership of the Process
We strive on seeing people succeed; this is true for our clients, our partners, and in a special way for our team. A crucial part of our professional success is empowering our team members. Creating a culture where talent, curiousity, and initiative are rewarded allows the members of MHK to grow to new horizons for their career at our firm.
The result of our approach creates an environment of ownerships for the teams at MHK where they work stronger to exceed expectations and be the advocates for a client’s visions.
LEADERSHIP
National Director Mark McLean
As the founder of MHK, Matthew has been proud to establish 10 firm locations that have been a part of shaping communities around the country.
Matthew is a problem solver and sets MHK apart with making himself accesible to clients the firm is involved with. He seeks to create leaders within the organization of exceptional people that make up the firm to empower them as the next generation of leadership with an unwavering committment to excellence in architecture.
mkragh@mhkarchitecture.com
Mark is a leader at MHK through example of committement in excellence and superior communication.
As a former seargeant in the U.S. Marine Corp and instructor of the East Coast anti-air warefare divison Mark leads the commercial teams with the strength and knowledge in navigating the most challenging projects with an ease for MHK’s clients. With a combined experience in luxury architecture and eye for detail, he works to ensure excellence in every project the firm is involved in.
mmclean@mhkarchitecture.com
National Director NathanMoore
Coming up through the ranks, Nathan is honored to have joined MHK’s national leadership as the first member of the next generation.
Nathan is motivated by design; he is always searching for opportunities to elevate the project team and client experience with a steadfast demeanor. Often tasked with complicated projects on tight deadlines his talent for distilling complex problems down to simple solutions ensures MHK designs get delivered on time with excellence.
nmoore@mhkarchitecture.com
Founder Matthew Kragh
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
What
We Do
MHK Architecture provides a diverse level of expertise for our clients by bringing a market dominating expertise with luxury residential to our multi-family, mixed use and hospitality-focused commercial projects. With a diveristy of experience from hospitality design to civic project master planning and architecture, we create projects that enhance their users experience through lasting impressions and attention to every architectural detail.
“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.”
- Frank Gehry
Hospitality Multi-family
Mixed Use
CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS
Augusterra
CASTO
Coral Hospitality Group
Keene Development Group
Kiawah Resort Associates, L.P.
KVP Development
London Bay
Naples Redevelopment, Inc.
OTO Development
Popstroke
Proctor & Gamble
The Ronto Group
Soltura
South Street Partners
STOCK Development
The Beach Company
The Lutgert Company
AC Marriott
Embassy Suites
Hilton
Hyatt
Marriott
The Club at Olde Stone
Rosewood Hotel & Resorts
Sundara
Timbers Resorts
CASE MHK
STUDIES
HOSPITALITY
HYATT HOUSE
Located along the Gordon River in Naples, FL, MHK worked to develop a flagship property for Hyatt focused around the luxury and beauty of the Naples area. Amenitized areas focus along the waterways and the architectural design is complementary of the coastal design style of the region. Combined they create a stunning visual desitnation within the community.
Project Name
01. View of hotel from Gordon River.
Seating area vignette. 03. Common firepit areas along boardwalk.
Gordon River approach views.
CHUB CAY
Project Name
Location
Completion
Located in the Bahamas, MHK developed a destination hotel focused within the marina harbor area of the property. Combined with dramatic landscapes and serene coastal views, the architectural design pays homage to the community with a crisp, clean, contemporay coastal design.
ROSEWOOD
The design of Rosewood Resort is a multi-building project focused on the Gulf of Mexico Designed with a focus to accomodate pristine water views, the design is complemented with pool amenities anchoring the resort campus together. A unique strategy to the project for a portion of the parking required for the project was the design and development of a green-roof parking facility which allows for the appearance of a more lush and landscaped project in a dense urban environment. This approach allows the architcture of the primary buidlings to become a focal design elements while creating a destination experience.
Project Name
Client
Completion
01. Street view of front of
02. Aerial view of multi-building resort complex.
03. View of pool amenity area to North buidling.
04. Entry approach view of South buidling.
05. View of pool amenity on South building.
06. Detail view of porte co-chere entry area.
OLDE STONE
Outdoor terrace at blubhouse addition.
Renovated lobby area.
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Located in Bowling Green, KY - MHK assisted the Cliub at Olde Stone with an extensive renovation of the entry and lobby area of the original clubhouse. Complementing the original structure, a 19,000 SF addition was developed along the golf course to include a new dining amenity, commercial kitchen, and locker area to create a new fresh look while blending the classical design elements of the original clubhouse.
AC MARRIOT
Project Name
Location Date Size AC Marriott Naples, FL 2023 111,800 SF
This urban hotel project serves to be an architectural anchor point. With multiple facades along the city block, MHK developed detailed architectural character to each elevation to serve as a way finding element for pedestrians experiencing the hotel. A combination of coastal contemporary architectural design complements the structure with enlarged overhangs and strong vertical design elements.
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FIDDLERS CREEK
Project Name
Location
Completion
This classical coastal design for the clubhouse accomodates a restaurant, banquet hall, locker room facility, and office and conference spaces to serve the locate residents of the community. Utlizing strong roof elements with bracketed suports and a Florida vernacular of design, this project serves as a showcase in the community. MHK also assisted with other design elements such as the gate house, and other amenity supports which further work to unify the design style within the community creating a consistency in the architectural language and design.
GREYHAWK
Entry to clubhouse.
An innovative and coastal contemporary updated to the Greyhalwk Gold & Country Club. This project feasuted a 9,000 SF resort-style clubhouse featuring a restaurant, full bar, gathering loung, card room. and fitness center. In addition to these amenties, MHK was tasked with the design and development of the community guardhouse, pool bath buidling, and open air cabana areas.
SANDBAR
Project Name
Location
Completion Size THe Sandbar at Pelican Bay
01. Detail of seating banquette area with nautical theme truss design.
02. Overall view of new dining area.
03. Focal bar area.
04. Detail of seating dining seating area.
05. Local scultural artwork feature at bar area.
Located at the south beach of the Pelican Bay development MHK developed a new dynamic dining experience through an adaptive re-use of an existing building structure. The new dining area is complemented with extensive views to the Gulf of Mexico with a focal bar area that is further enhanced with a scuptural artwork piece created by a local artist in the region.
TIMELESS
Taking a unique approach to blur the boundaries of design, MHK developed a restaurant design with a centralized interior architectural pavilion that serves as the primary open air kitchen. Utilization of natural materials at seating areas and as focal elements around the restaurant serve to create an ambiance of casual elegance for patrons.
MULTI-FAMILY
01. Entry elevation / arrival.
02. Detail of corner architectural balconies / outdoor living.
03. Pool amenity area at rear of property.
04. Detail of rear architectural features of building.
THE MARK
Project Name
Location
Date Size The Mark Naples, FL 2023 107,700 SF
01. Entry view of of The Mark. 02. Detail of architectural facades. 03. View of courtyard pool amenity area. 04. Alternate balcony view of amenity area.
MHK developed this condominium project with an internalized courtyard focusing the pool amenity for the tenants of the facility. Utilizing clean lines and a more contemproary approach with gabled roof element and simplified architectural details created a balanced design for this project.
NAPLES SQUARE
Project Name
Location
Completion
Size
Naples Square I - V Naples. FL
2015 - Ongoing
1,200,000 SF
01. Entry approach.
02. Internal couryard view.
03. Courtyard park areas and private amenity.
04. Pool area.
05. Detail of architectural element at spa area.
06. Alternate view of couryard pool amenity.
Currently an ongoing project, MHK assisted with this extensive five phase development which occupies multiple city blocks. Master planned for pedestrian experiences, pocket parks, and amenities, the simplified architectural design and character is enhanced through the use of selective materiality and internlized amenity areas for each of the project phases.
LIBERTY VILLAGE
Project Name
Client Date Size
MHK created the Libery Village project focused around an internal lake. Surface parking forthe six apartment buildings totaling 44,700 SF each is concealed in a courtyard style design which allows views to the lake to be unobstructed. The property is further complemented with a clubhouse and pool amenity also focused on the internal lake.
850 CENTRAL
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MHK developed this 22 unit multi-family dwelling unit while concealing the parking for the project from the street frontage. The project is further complemented by a second floor amenity deck and multiple areas of park like destination points. WIth clean, contemporary lines and internalized courtyards, the project is an oasis for the tenants of the building.
GRAND CENTRAL
Project Name
Location
Completed Size Grand Central Apartment Complex
296,600 SF
01. Aerial view of development courtyard.
02. Interior lounge area.
03. Overall view of courtyard.
04. Detail of seating area at courtyard space.
05. VIew of pool amenity.
06. Alternate view of pool amenity area.
Project Name
Location
Completion Size Epique Bonita Springs, FL 2022 401,300 SF
MHK served as the concept architect for the Epique highrise. Developing designs for the restaurant, elegant rooftop pool amenity and clean lines of the vertical building, the design serves as a desitnation point for the community through simple, refined details.
01. Arrival view of highrise. 02. Rooftop pool amenity area.
SHIPYARD
Project Name
Client Completion
Designed in collboration with the Jacksonville stadium complex at the old shipyard site, the project consisted of two buildings to serve as residential apartments with amenity components focused to an internal courtyard area and a rooftop pool.
MIXED USE
DELANO
01. Entry view of property from roadway.
View of retail component at roadway. 03. Interior view from amenity area. 04. Aerial view of elevated pool amenity area. 05. Rear approach to property.
Located on the perimeter of the new Unity Park this mixed use project is to serve as an anchor point for the park area with a strong pronounced retail component along the roadway. A grand centralized elevator works to complement a tower project underway at the entry of the park to serve at two icon structures as part of the new development and park setting.
01. Entry view of property.
02. Exterior elevaiton detail of facades.
03. Detail of building architecture.
04. Evening view of building design.
Designed as a three story mixed use project. This architectural design locates Finemark Bank at the ground floor level to activate the pedestrian experience. With extensive outdoor living areas and balconies the upper two floors provide an authentic transparency of the building through large areas of glass openings.
FINEMARK
Project Name Location Completion
THE CAMBIER
Project Name
Location
Completion Size The CAMBIER NAPLES, FL 2023 29,650 SF
As a mixed use project in a park setting, The Cambier provided extensive rooftop amenities for living units through a contemporary architectural design. MHK utilized strong horizontal architectural design elements with transparent railings and trellised structures at the rooftop to create a light and airy feeling to this building design.
01. Street elevation of building.
02. Corner view of building.
03. VIew of building at street intersection.
04. Pool and amenity area.
OFFICE / RETAIL
HORIZON
Project Name
Location
Completed Size Horizon Office Naples, FL 2016 9,265 SF
01. Street view of entry approach.
02. Interior architectural stair.
03. Lobby area / reception.
04. Conference room area and circulation.
05. Entry of buidling.
Designed by MHK Architecture as a stand along office building and interior upfit on a corner parcel, strong vertical architectural elements along with textural materials are carried through to the interior of the structure to reinforce the design of the project. A feature stair at the primary reception area serves to anchor the interior architecture of design which is complemented by the interior stone used to reinforce the vertical circulation within the project interior.
INFILAW
Project Name
Client
Completion
This dynamic project was performed by MHK Architecture as a tenant upfit project in a mid-rise project betnween the 4th and 5th floors. Serving as the corporate office and client interface, strong architectural lines, a feature stair. and focus on connectivity enhances the experience of the space.
BRUCE TODD
Project Name Location
Completed Size
Cape Coral, FL
Bruce Todd Salons
Feature wall at salon station.
Overall view of salon studio.
Juxtaposition of lighting and feature wall.
Detail image of tandem salon stations.
ROBB & STUCKY
Working with this Florida based corporation, MHK has assisted Robb & Stuckey with multiple showrooms throughout the state creating dynamic spaces to showcase their products and services. Beyond the creation of eight showrooms, MHK also worked with the corporate organization in the development and construction of a 146,000 SF distribution center and corporate offices.
ENGEL & VOKERS
Project Name
Client Completion Englel & Vokers Naples, FL
Located in the heart of Naples on 5th Avenue, MHK assisted Englel & Vokers with an adaptive reuse of an existing storefront. Through energizing and color placement of artwork and lighting the alley connector between the two city blocks is unified for a dynamic pedestrian experience for the business.
Sarasotal, FL Bloomingdale, FL Naples, FL West Palm Beach, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Entry view of buidling.
MHK assisted Proctor & Gamble with the development of their various prototypes for Tide Dry Cleaners. Through establishing various coastal style designs with strategic branding of the “Tide” logo, multiple concepts were developed throughout the state of Florida with simple design element to help reinforce the brand.
POPSTROKE
Project Name
Locations
Completion Popstroke National 2019 - 2023
Port St. Lucie, FL
Fort Myers, FL
Sarasota, FL
Wesley Chapel, FL
Orlando, FL
Houston, TX
Scottsdale, AZ
Glendale, AZ
MHK Architecture designed the first prototype for Popstroke in Port St. Lucie with a focus to create a venue with an 18-hole putting course focused for family outings to include a dining experience on the greens, gold simulator stations, indoor play area, and amenities to serve the facility. Now endorsed by Tiger Woods Ventures in partnership with Popstroke, MHK has assisted with the completion of eight different venue locations nationally.
01. Wesley Chapel protoype design.
02. Entry view of facility.
03. Outdoor bar area.
04. View from putting green.
05. Alternate view from putting green.
06. View of green and jumbotron.
Project Name Location
Naples, FL
Palm Beach, FL
Greenville, SC
Highlands, NC
Charleston, SC
Aspen, CO
Denver, CO
Sarasota, FL
Islamorado, FL
MHK has been a strong proponent for an adaptive resuse approach for their office locations and creating dynamic paces. The firm’s headquarters in Naples, FL transformed a dimished space previously used as a night club into a high funcitioning interactice space for team collaboration while showcasing the firms creativity.
01. Detail of employee workstation area.
Employee outdoor lounge area.
AVIATION & MARINA
JET IT
Project Name
Location
Completion Size
Jet It Hangars
01. Entry approach to lobby.
02. Exterior detail of building facade.
03. Aerial view of hangar facility.
04. VIew of hanger bacy from runway.
05. Overall entry view of facility.
JET CENTER
Working to assist with the growing needs of the existing Naples Jet Center, MHK assisted the client with expansion of a new terminal and dynamic waiting areas for this private aviation project. Reflecting to the coastal contemporary architectural style of the region, through vernacular elements of design this project serves to provide a comfortable and welcoming sense to what is typically a very commercialized experience for both aviators and passengers.
GULFSTAR
MHK assisted Gulstar Marina with a new 27,718 SF facility which provided dry storage capabilities for marine vessels with a stylized design and interior for this Fort Myers Beach location. Design considerations provided a new ships store in addition to a client waiting area and nautical themed point of sale area.
CIVIC
VETERANS PARK
Project Name Location Completed Veterans Park Marco Island, FL 2022
01. Bandshell structure.
02. Rear design of bandshell and access.
03. VIew of pedestrian amenity area.
04. Detail of seating areas and walkways.
05. Overall view of park complex.
This multi-building complex and park facility was developed by MHK Architecture and showcases both dramatic architectural design and our firms master planning experience. Consisting of an open air band shell structure, park facilities buildings, and pedestrian experience areas reinforced by trellised architectural elements. This project was developed collaboratively with a landscape architect to organize is as such that vegetation plantings and pedestrian walkways enhance the experience of the park.
