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About Us

Architecture with Intention

For more than fifty years, HPI has shaped environments where life unfolds—from educational spaces that spark curiosity to places that foster belonging. Rooted in California, our legacy reflects a deep commitment to service and enduring partnerships with the institutions we support.

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

Innovation serves people, not trends. Our work prioritizes clarity, durability, and adaptability.

We lead with Integrity

Transparency, accountability, and sound judgment guide our work. We communicate clearly, confront challenges honestly, and follow through on our commitments.

We integrate Context and Connection

Every project responds to its place—bridging people and programs, campuses and neighborhoods, education and housing—to foster belonging and shared purpose.

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

From long-term relationships grounded in decades of shared success, to new faces ready to write the next chapter, we partner with prominent and passionate clients in Higher Education, Pre K -12, Student and Workforce Housing, and Senior Living. See below for a representative selection of our valued partners.

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:

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.