About Us
Architecture with Intention
Our clients guide everything we do. We listen closely, collaborate openly, and design with intention—recognizing that each project serves not just a program, but the people and communities behind it. Through our dedicated Education and Housing studios, we bring seasoned expertise and disciplined creativity to environments for learning and living, transforming vision into places that are resilient, meaningful, and built to last.
our core Principles
At HPI, we approach every project with a responsibility to our clients, the people who use our spaces, and the communities those spaces serve.
We act as Trusted Advisors
We listen first, align design with goals and budget, and offer clear, thoughtful guidance rooted in long-term value.
We Design with Purpose
We lead with Integrity
We integrate Context and Connection
We are committed to Collaboration
Strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders balance vision with stewardship, turning aspiration into achievable outcomes.
Above all, we measure success by Impact
Not only in buildings delivered, but in communities strengthened and lives improved, today and for generations to come.
WHO We WORK WITH
Our Achievements
We’re grateful to be recognized by our industry and peers for design excellence and for delivering meaningful work. Each recognition represents a collaborative journey shaped by trust, curiosity, and a belief that thoughtful design can elevate everyday experiences.
Here’s a list of just a few of our awards over the last decade:
Clearwater at Tustin Legacy
BIASC SAGE Awards
Best On The Boards 55+ Integrated Community – 2026
Watermark at San Jose
BIASC SAGE Awards
Best 55+ Assisted Living / Special Needs Community – 2025
Compton College, Student Housing
Community College Facilities Coalition (CCFC)
Project in Design, Award of Merit – 2024
Mt. SAC, Technology & Health Replacement Building
Community College Facilities Coalition (CCFC)
Project in Design, Award of Honor – 2023
Belmont Village, Rancho Santa Fe
Gold Nugget
Best 55+ Housing Community, On the Boards, Award of Merit – 2025
Watermark San Jose
Gold Nugget
Best Service Enriched Senior Community, IL/AL/Memory Care, Award of Merit – 2025
Belmont Village, Rancho Santa Fe
BIASC SAGE Awards
Best 55+ Assisted Living / Special Needs Community, On the Boards
Sunrise of Cupertino
BIASC SAGE Awards
Silver Award, Best 55+ Assisted Living / Special Needs Community
Kensington Redondo Beach
BIASC SAGE Awards
Best 55+ Assisted Living / Special Needs Community
The Village at Northridge
BIASC SAGE Awards
Best 55+ Assisted Living or Special Needs Community, On the Boards
Vivante on the Coast
BIASC SAGE Awards
Best Overall Senior Living Project
Vivante on the Coast
BIASC SAGE Awards
On the Boards Project of the Year
Sunrise Assisted Living of Fullerton
BIASC SAGE Awards
Project of the Year
Sunrise Senior Living of Playa Vista
BIASC SAGE Awards
Project of the Year
Sunrise Assisted Living of Huntington Beach
BIASC SAGE Awards
Project of the Year
Sunrise Assisted Living of Claremont
BIASC SAGE Awards
Award of Merit
Orange Coast College, The Harbour
Community College Facilities Coalition (CCFC)
Project in Design, Award of Merit
Orange Coast College, Planetarium
Community College Facilities Coalition (CCFC)
Campus Completion, Award of Excellence
GROW WITH HPI
We invest in our people as intentionally as we design our work—fostering growth, leadership, and collaboration across every stage of a career. At HPI, your development strengthens not only your future, but the communities our architecture serves.