We believe that we can create a more inspired architecture by merging the ideas of many. We are dedicated to elevating architecture with authentic collaboration and exploration in order to achieve quality design. The firm is based in Austin, Texas. The Partners, Michael D. Haddon, AIA, LEED AP and Michael D. Cowan, AIA, RAS have a combined experience of 32 years in architecture and established HCA
C in 2004 to bring together their strengths and offer clients a vision of a truly service-oriented architectural firm. We have a collaborative open office environment including an Interior Design firm and a MEP engineering firm that work “hand in hand” with us on most of our projects and are a great resource on other projects. As a collaborative practice, we have an added value of a “hands on” approach to each of our projects. Projects from renovations to new construction, has unique set of challenges that require a detail-oriented approach and a sometimes creative solution to become a successful project. Our diverse range of experience has required that we remain flexible and work closely with the client to fit their specific goals, requirements, schedule, and budget into the development of each project. We work collaboratively with all of our consultants and make it a point to produce a comprehensive and highly coordinated set of documents for construction. Our focus is on Commercial, Institutional and Retail clientele, although we have provided many other services for various other clients. Our completed work includes a wide variety of projects ranging from $150,000.00 to $54,000,000.00 in construction budgets. This diverse range of clients has given us a wide base of experience for our practice and has strengthened our resolve to be both responsive and flexible. As Partners, Mike Haddon and/or Michael Cowan attend every Owner review and meeting regarding the project and are committed to providing the utmost service to our clients. WHO WE ARE AND WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
We create mindful architectural design for our clients through collaboration, which leads to an enhanced result. The interaction between our team and other participants sparks a steady flow of new ideas and enables constant progress. Our combined experience and intuition allows them to get to the final product faster, which optimizes the overall design process. The finished product is more refined because of group contribution. Plainly stated, we dedicate our time beyond what’s expected. We communicate with authenticity. We collaborate to bring about synergy between our team and yours. We consider and explore everyone’s ideas. We respond with an open mind and a creative instinct earned from years of experience. We guide you through the details of the design process. We deliver quality with timeless appeal.