Business Details
Innovative Architectural Solutions for Healthcare & Research Facilities
Highton Company has been a trusted leader in architectural design for over three decades, specializing in healthcare and research facilities. Our team combines innovative design principles with deep industry expertise to create functional, future-ready environments that exceed client expectations. We prioritize collaboration, working closely with stakeholders to understand unique project requirements and deliver tailored solutions. With a proven track record in complex projects like hospital expansions, urgent care centers, and medical office buildings, we maintain rigorous attention to detail while adhering to budgets and timelines. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through long-standing client relationships and industry recognition from healthcare institutions across Arizona.We integrate advanced technology with practical design to create healing environments that serve communities effectively. Our professionals stay current with construction trends and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, technical proficiency, and ability to transform conceptual ideas into reality. This combination of experience, technical expertise, and client-centric approach has established us as a preferred architectural partner for healthcare and research organizations.
Services
Architectural design
Healthcare facilities
Research buildings
Urgent care centers
Medical office buildings
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in healthcare facility design spanning 30+ years
- Proven track record with complex hospital expansion and renovation projects
- Client-focused approach prioritizing budget and timeline adherence
- Deep understanding of medical construction regulations and requirements
- Established partnerships with leading Arizona healthcare institutions
What people say
Highest caliber service
Stellar professionalism
Quality designs
Client centered
Committed to excellence
Services
Healthcare Facility Design
Creating functional, patient-centered healthcare environments that combine advanced technology with healing design principles. Our team specializes in hospital expansions, urgent care centers, and specialized treatment facilities. We ensure compliance with medical regulations while optimizing operational efficiency for healthcare providers.
Research Building Development
Designing innovative research facilities that balance cutting-edge technology with flexible workspace requirements. Our solutions accommodate evolving scientific needs while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards for university and private research institutions.
Urgent Care Centers
Developing efficient, accessible urgent care facilities that streamline patient flow while maintaining high standards of care. Our designs incorporate modern medical equipment requirements and create welcoming environments for immediate healthcare services.
Medical Office Buildings
Creating professional medical office spaces that optimize workflow for healthcare practitioners while providing comfortable environments for patients. Our designs integrate specialized equipment needs with administrative space requirements for multi-tenant medical facilities.
Surgical Environments
Designing sterile, technology-advanced surgical suites that meet strict regulatory standards while supporting medical staff efficiency. Our solutions incorporate specialized ventilation systems, equipment integration, and infection control measures for hospital and outpatient surgical centers.
People
Jim Tavary
CEO
As CEO of Wickenburg Community Hospital, Jim Tavary has led the organization's successful partnership with Highton Company for major facility expansions and renovations. He emphasizes their professional approach and client-centered design solutions.
John Worden
Administrative Director
John Worden oversees facility development at Oro Valley Hospital, where he has collaborated with Highton Company on multiple building projects. He praises their exceptional responsiveness and architectural expertise in healthcare environments.
William H. Kelley
Chief Financial Officer
As CFO of Diamond Ventures, William Kelley has worked with Highton Company on several ground-up medical projects. He highlights their budget awareness and ability to coordinate complex construction teams effectively.
Dean P. Cotlow
Real Estate Executive
Dean Cotlow, representing Cotlow Company, has collaborated with Highton Company on multiple healthcare facility designs. He emphasizes their practical design solutions and deep understanding of building systems for medical applications.
Bruce Norton
Senior Vice President
Bruce Norton of Sierra Vista Regional Health Center commends Highton Company's staff sensitivity and construction team management. He notes their commitment to excellence in creating healing environments that meet strict healthcare standards.
Questions
What types of projects does Highton Company Company specialize in?
We specialize in architectural design for healthcare facilities including hospitals, urgent care centers, medical office buildings, and research institutions.
How long has Highton Company Company been in business?
Our firm has completed projects dating back to at least 1989, with many long-standing client relationships in the healthcare sector.
What makes Highton Company Company different from other architects?
Our healthcare-specific expertise, budget discipline, and ability to coordinate complex construction teams set us apart in medical facility design.
Do you work with both public and private healthcare providers?
Yes, we serve both hospital systems and private medical practices across Arizona with tailored architectural solutions.
How do you handle project timelines and budgets?
We maintain strict budget controls and timeline management while delivering high-quality designs that meet all regulatory requirements.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Arizona, with completed projects in Tucson, Wickenburg, Sierra Vista, and Oro Valley regions.
