Over the past several months, we’ve been actively engaging across the region—sharing ideas at conferences, breaking ground on new and exciting projects, and reaching key milestones that reflect the impact of our work. We’ve also continued building meaningful connections within the communities we serve, collaborating with partners and neighbors to shape places that respond to local needs and long-term growth. Learn more about how we’re making an impact across our region through our people, our projects, and our ongoing community involvement.
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HGA Ranked 6th Top Laboratory Design Firm
Working with brilliant scientists who are solving so many of society’s biggest challenges makes our work so fulfilling! Every laboratory we design—whether for academic research, established pharmaceutical names, or emerging biotech teams—is fueled by clients who believe deeply in their mission.
HGA’s #6 spot on Building Design+Construction Media’s Top 90 list is really about them.
It’s an honor to help shape the spaces where their breakthroughs begin.
Open Studio 2026
We loved opening our doors in Boston and welcoming clients, partners, and consultants into our new studio space.
It was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the collaborative energy that makes this work so meaningful. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, we’re excited for what’s ahead in this new chapter.
Artists for Humanity
A two-part engagement highlighting HGA’s commitment to mentorship, design education, and community impact through its partnership with Artists for Humanity:
- Part 1: AFH Career Talks (April 22)
- Part 2: AFH Office Visit at HGA (July)
The campaign showcases real people, real career paths, and real design impact—bridging curiosity to opportunity.
This builds on an ongoing relationship established last fall and reinforces long-term community engagement.
In Conversation: Meredith Hayes Gordon and Chris Martin reflect on 30 years of designing environments that foster collaboration, accelerate discovery, and drive groundbreaking research—sharing how these experiences continue to inspire their commitment to client success.
As our Science + Technology group marks a 30-year milestone, we took a moment to talk with our incoming and outgoing leaders.
Meredith Hayes Gordon, AIA, LEED AP, stepped into the role of Science + Technology Market Sector Leader this year, providing strategic direction for a national team of planners, designers, and architects focused on delivering optimal design solutions for our clients.
She succeeded Chris Martin, AIA, LEED AP, who led the market sector since 2020. A founding partner of Wilson Architects, which merged with HGA in 2018, Chris will continue as a principal, bringing leadership and expertise to our work with clients nationwide.
In the following conversation, Meredith and Chris reflect on the evolution of their work and share their outlook for the future.
Read full article here.
Designing Futures: Connecting Students to Careers Through AFH Career Talks
At HGA, we believe design has the power to shape lives—and that the future of our industry depends on inspiring the next generation of creators, problem-solvers, and leaders.
This spring, members of our Boston team participated in AFH Career Talks, an initiative designed to introduce students to professional pathways and real-world experiences. Through personal stories and interactive discussions, we shared the many routes into architecture, engineering, and design, emphasizing that there is no single path to a career in the industry.
Students learned about the design process, from early concepts to completed spaces, and explored how architects, engineers, and designers work together to create meaningful environments. A hands-on programming activity challenged them to think like designers by organizing spaces, considering user needs, and making strategic decisions about how places function.
Read more about our efforts here.