National interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce that Science + Technology Principal Meredith Hayes Gordon, AIA, LEED AP, has been named Science + Technology Market Sector Leader. In this leadership role, Hayes Gordon provides strategic direction for HGA’s national Science + Technology sector. She ensures that the team of talented planners, designers, and architects are equipped with resources and tools to deliver optimal design solutions that unify interdisciplinary teams, advance research, and foster discovery for clients throughout the country.
Hayes Gordon succeeds Chris Martin, AIA, LEED AP, who has successfully led the Science + Technology Market Sector since 2020.
“Meredith is poised to continue and grow a legacy honed over the past three decades, leading an established national team in creating inspiring and sustainable spaces where our clients can thrive and deliver impactful work,” Martin said.
Although Martin, one of the founding partners of Wilson Architects (acquired by HGA in 2018), is stepping away from his role as Market Sector Leader, he will continue to serve as a Science + Technology Principal, working closely with clients nationwide.
With more than 20 years of experience in architecture, design, and project management, Hayes Gordon has held multiple leadership roles since joining HGA in 2015. Known for her inclusive and forward-thinking approach, she is highly regarded for her ability to listen and guide teams to deliver unique design solutions that align with the vision and needs of diverse project stakeholders.
“While celebrating a 30-year legacy of impactful work, we embrace that Science + Technology is a dynamic market where our clients address evolving global challenges through interdisciplinary research and discovery,” Hayes Gordon said. “Our goal is to partner with each client to develop cutting-edge design solutions that address their unique needs, creating spaces that both inspire and support their mission.”
Our goal is to partner with each client to develop cutting-edge design solutions that address their unique needs, creating spaces that both inspire and support their mission.
Meredith Hayes Gordon
Science + Technology Market Sector Leader
Hayes Gordon’s recent and current project work includes the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I3R) at the University of Arkansas, the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building at Case Western Reserve University, and the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain at the University of Minnesota.
“Meredith brings a wealth of industry and market insight and is an advocate for HGA’s holistic approach to design,” said Mia Blanchett, FAIA, LEED AP, Chief Executive Officer of HGA. “She recognizes and values the importance of designing functional and welcoming spaces that are safe, equitable, and diverse. By combining her dedication to team development with a commitment to client engagement and service, Meredith empowers her teams to create exceptional science environments that integrate efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability, regardless of scale or scope.”
Hayes Gordon has a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Minnesota. She received the national AIA Young Architects Award in 2020 and has served as both a Board member and President of AIA Minnesota, as well as the Minnesota Architectural Foundation, and currently serves on HGA’s Board of Directors.