Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Interior Design in Raleigh
Since 2005, HH Architecture has been a full-service architecture and interior design firm dedicated to creating inspired spaces that promote discovery, wellness, recreation, and civic service. Our collaborative partnership approach ensures designs reflect our clients' missions while positively impacting communities. As a woman-owned business enterprise, we prioritize environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and community engagement. Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver projects across education, healthcare, civic, and corporate sectors.With over 15 years of experience in BIM technology and sustainable design practices, we provide comprehensive services from initial concept through construction administration. Our firm has received multiple industry recognitions including AIA NC Firm of the Year and Green Globes certifications for sustainable design excellence. We maintain a supportive workplace culture that values professional development and creative problem-solving, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of architectural innovation.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Facility Assessment
Programming
Building Information Modeling
Visualization
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 19 years of architectural expertise across multiple sectors
- Our collaborative design process ensures client vision alignment
- We prioritize environmental stewardship in all projects
- Our firm maintains AIA-certified professionals and sustainable design experts
- We have completed over 20 award-winning projects in North Carolina
Associations and certifications
- Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
Services
Architecture
Our full-service architecture practice delivers comprehensive solutions from concept through construction. We specialize in creating functional, sustainable spaces that align with client missions. Our team provides advanced planning, cost control, schematic design, and construction administration services. With expertise in diverse sectors including education, healthcare, and civic infrastructure, we ensure each project meets technical requirements while achieving aesthetic excellence.
Interior Design
Our interior design team creates engaging, human-centric spaces that enhance user experience. We focus on accessibility, workflow optimization, and aesthetic cohesion across all projects. Services include fixture selection, furniture planning, and universal design implementation. Our approach integrates seamlessly with architectural elements to deliver environments that support wellness, productivity, and community interaction through thoughtful spatial organization.
Master Planning
We develop visionary master plans that balance long-term goals with immediate needs. Our collaborative approach incorporates stakeholder input to create phased implementation strategies. Services include site analysis, programming, and feasibility studies that guide future development. We ensure each plan maintains contextual sensitivity while providing flexible frameworks for growth and adaptation across educational, municipal, and corporate campuses.
Building Information Modeling
Our BIM expertise enhances project efficiency through advanced digital modeling. We utilize parametric technology for precise documentation and coordination across complex projects. This approach improves collaboration with consultants and contractors while optimizing design solutions. With over a decade of BIM implementation experience, we deliver accurate construction documents that reduce errors and streamline project delivery across diverse building types.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction administration services to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project execution. Our team conducts regular site visits, coordinates with contractors, and manages change orders to maintain quality control. We offer expertise in all delivery models including design-bid-build and design-build, ensuring smooth project transitions from design to completion while maintaining budget and schedule parameters.
People
Kristen M. Hess
Partner, CEO
AIA-certified architect with extensive leadership experience in architectural design and firm management. Specializes in strategic planning and client relations.
Siler Ransmeier
Partner, Director of Design
AIA and GGP-certified professional focusing on design innovation and sustainability. Leads creative direction for complex architectural projects.
David Carey
Partner, Technical Director
AIA and LEED AP-certified expert in technical design solutions and construction documentation. Ensures high standards in architectural execution.
Jenessa Van Deen
Partner, Director of Operations
AIA and LEED-certified professional managing firm operations and project delivery processes. Focuses on operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architecture including planning, design, documentation, and construction administration for diverse building types.
Are you a certified woman-owned business?
Yes, we are officially certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise operating in North Carolina.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on education, healthcare, civic, corporate, and cultural projects with specialized expertise in each sector.
Do you offer sustainable design solutions?
Yes, we prioritize environmentally responsible design and have completed multiple Green Globes-certified projects.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We use a partnership model that begins with listening to understand client needs before developing tailored design solutions.
