Veterinary & Medical Architect

Commercial Architects Committed to Creating Better Lives for Our Clients

“At HDA Architects we don’t just sell commercial architecture, we sell a better life.  A future that you have always dreamt of for your company, your staff, and your clients.  Through insight and innovation, we coalesce your dreams into a new reality, a new future for you.  If you can conceive it, we can create it.  We make dreams come true.  The first step is to call or email us.  We’ll take it from there.”

Peter Hill, AIA

Veterinary Architect

The first step in the process of veterinary hospital design is determining our client’s needs. As commercial architects, we’re concerned with the footprint of the project, the budget, time constraints, and any potential phasing or sister projects. At HDA Architects, we dedicate our time and energy to each and every detail so your dream can become a reality. We also take the time to understand workflow, staff efficiency, and the emotional experience of pet owners. From exam rooms to treatment areas, every space is planned to support calm, efficient care. The result is a facility that works as hard as the professionals inside it.

Animal Shelter Architect

The first step in the process of animal shelter design is understanding our client’s needs. We begin with a comprehensive needs assessment that considers operations, budget, space requirements, and long-term goals, including durability and sustainability for the life of the facility. At HDA Architects, we also focus on animal behavior, stress reduction, and disease control to support humane, Fear Free care. Workflow, staff efficiency, and separation of animal populations are carefully planned to create calm, functional environments. The result is a welcoming, adaptable shelter that promotes positive outcomes, supports caregivers, and encourages successful adoptions.

Food Service, QSR, and Brewery Design

We love a challenge, and anything that involves commercial food service or kitchen design is always a fun project. Whether your project involves a brewery build, distillery design, quick serve restaurant idea, or commercial kitchen remodel, our commercial architects have the experience, the team, and equipment connections to make your project a success. We understand how critical layout, flow, and code compliance are to daily operations. Behind-the-scenes efficiency matters just as much as the customer experience. Our designs balance creativity with practicality so your concept can thrive from day one.

Medical Architect

The technology explosion over the last 35 years has impacted many industries, but perhaps none as much as the medical profession. No medical specialty has escaped the impact innovation has brought with new equipment, new procedures, and new possibilities. During our medical office design process, we consider the delivery of healthcare to be the primary driver of the final design. Patient flow, staff movement, and privacy guide every planning decision we make. We design spaces that support modern technology while remaining flexible for future change. The goal is simple—create environments that help providers focus on care, not limitations.

Multi Family Architect

Although the styles and trends have changed and the projects have increased in size, we remain intrigued and drawn to helping families create a home in their apartments, townhouses, and condominiums with our architectural design expertise. We focus on livability, durability, and smart use of space. Each project considers community, privacy, and long-term value. The end result is housing that feels welcoming today and remains relevant tomorrow.

AWARD WINNING DESIGN EXCELLENCE

At HDA Architects, thoughtful design meets lasting impact. Our work has been recognized nationally, including a 2015 Merit Award in the Veterinary Hospital Design Competition for the Flint River Bed and Biscuit project—an upscale animal care facility featured in Veterinary Economics. This honor reflects our firm’s commitment to high-performance spaces and architectural excellence across commercial, veterinary, and institutional sectors.

From collaborative planning to bold execution, our award-winning team designs environments that inspire confidence and support real-world functionality.

I could not have been happier with our choice of architects...

“HDA Architects was the best investment of our entire journey into building our dream hospital. Pete, Jim, and the team were always there to guide us along the way. Several times during the build, HDA went toe to toe with the builders to assure that we got the exact hospital we were promised without compromise. Every phone call was promptly answered and results were immediate. I could not have been happier with our choice of architects and continue to have an excellent relationship with their team even after the build.”