HMC Architects

09/30/2026

A memorable evening celebrating great work!

Earlier this week, the John F. Kennedy High School and Hilda L. Solis Aquatic Center design teams received a 2026 Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada and AIA California Concrete Masonry Design Award.

Presented at a special awards dinner, the awards recognize the impact of projects made possible through the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of our talented project teams. Thank you to the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada, AIA California, and congratulations to everyone involved in bringing these award-winning projects to life.

09/30/2026

Join us in congratulating Dennis Valencia who is now a licensed architect!

Achieving licensure has been a tremendous journey and a long-standing career goal. From early on, Dennis always envisioned the point where his education, experience, project work, and professional growth would come together in becoming a licensed architect. That vision served as a constant source of motivation throughout his career.

“Becoming licensed felt like completing the missing piece of the puzzle,” he said. “Equally important was the support and sacrifices of my family, who encouraged me every step of the way. Earning my license gave me the opportunity to set an example for my children by demonstrating the value of perseverance, hard work, and seeing a goal through to completion.”

Congratulations, Dennis! We look forward to seeing the continued impact of your work as a licensed architect.

09/30/2026

HMC Architects was ranked among the top architecture firms in the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing’s 2026 Top Architecture Firms list. Companies were ranked by Southern California architectural fee income for 2025. HMC was ranked number 3 and CEO Brian Staton and President Kirk Rose were honored as Top Local Executives!

Thank you, Los Angeles Times, for the recognition, and to our wonderful clients and partners who allow us to continue designing solutions that enrich people’s lives.

09/28/2026

HENSEL PHELPS, CO Architects and celebrated a major milestone at the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the new Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Outpatient Building.

The 373,000 SF facility is part of the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Program, the largest capital improvement project ever delivered by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. It will serve more than 300,000 patients annually, bringing primary care- including internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics, and specialty care- including cardiology, oncology, with a diagnostic one-stop shop together under one roof.

This new facility builds upon the campus's 80-year legacy with modern spaces and advanced technology designed to serve patients, families, physicians and staff for generations to come.

09/28/2026

Born from student activism and shaped by one of the most diverse communities in the nation, Seattle Public Schools’s Rainier Beach High School is a powerful example of what happens when design is driven by equity, culture, and community voice. We were proud to join partner architects Moody Nolan in celebrating the grand opening of this new beacon of opportunity.

Rainier Beach High School serves one of the most diverse communities in the United States, where more than 30 languages are spoken, 97% of students are minorities, and three-quarters are considered economically disadvantaged. Nestled within a single-family neighborhood, the campus needed significant repair and did not meet the needs of its students or teachers. In 2020, students took to the streets to advocate for investment from the BEX V (Building Excellence Levy), catalyzing a community-driven movement for change. The community-driven stakeholder process centered on elevating local voices to inform a design that is both responsive and respectful of the school’s legacy.

Culturally responsive strategies anchor the design approach, emphasizing building accessibility, trauma-informed design, sustainability, and safe, intuitive pedestrian connections. Forward-looking educational programming, combined with the school’s strong athletic traditions and deeply established culture of inclusivity, reinforces Rainier Beach’s identity as a place where every student is seen, supported, and empowered.

https://hmcarchitects.com/blog/2026/09/23/rainier-beach-high-school-celebrates-new-high-school/

09/25/2026

BN Builders and Bassetti Architects, a Design Studio of HMC Architects were selected to lead the design and construction of Northshore School District’s Shelton View Elementary School Replacement Project in Bothell, Washington.

The $78.2 million progressive project involves replacing the existing structures with a high-performance facility for 550 students. The scope includes a comprehensive campus redevelopment featuring approximately 60,000 to 70,000 square feet of learning, an inclusive playground, playfields, optimized site circulation, and cafeteria and gymnasium facilities.

The redevelopment represents an investment in the success of future generations of Bothell students. The project will be complete in 2030, stay tuned as we watch it come to life!

https://hmcarchitects.com/blog/2026/09/22/bn-builders-and-bassetti-architects-a-design-studio-of-hmc-architects-wins-shelton-view-elementary-school-replacement-project/

BN Builders and Bassetti Architects, a Design Studio of HMC Architects were selected to lead the design and construction of the Northshore School District (NSD) Shelton View Elementary School Replacement Project in Bothell, Washington. Funded by a 2026 bond, the $78.2 million progressive design-buil...

09/24/2026

What if regenerative materials became the norm instead of the exception?

Bassetti Architects, A Design Studio of HMC Architects, is proud to participate in ZERO Coalition’s 2026 Sustainable Building Week - Portland, OR with "Imagining Forward: A Regenerative Materials Future for Portland."

In partnership with the Portland Materials Transparency Collaborative, Jennifer Wehling, AIA will join Tim Conway (mindful MATERIALS) and Maria Papiez, M.S., AIA, LEED AP BDC, NCARB (EwingCole) to lead an interactive, one-evening visioning session exploring how regenerative materials can help shape healthier communities, a healthier climate, and a more equitable built environment. Using mindful MATERIALS' Common Materials Framework as our guide, we'll collectively imagine a future where sustainable material choices are the standard, not the exception.

📅 October 6, 2026
🕓 4:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 EcoTrust Building, Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center | Portland, Oregon

Join us and be part of the conversation shaping what's next.

https://hub.mindfulmaterials.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=67273223&orgcode=MIND

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09/21/2026

We are proud to once again earn top spots in Building Design+Construction Media’s 2026 Giants 400 Report! We ranked #9 among the nation’s top design firms in their list of the Top 160 K-12 School Architecture Firms for 2026. This huge milestone is made possible by our talented team, bold clients, and shared passion for great design.

The Giants 400 Report highlights the leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S., recognizing excellence across 25 sectors and specialties. Being honored on a national stage—while staying deeply rooted in California and the Pacific Northwest—underscores our commitment to designing spaces that push boundaries and elevate what’s possible. Here's to what's next. 🏗️✨

Photos by: HMC’s Chris Grant and Benjamin Benschneider

09/17/2026

We're honored to share that Mercer Middle School has received a 2026 AIA Washington Council Civic Design Honor Award, and that Evergreen High School earned an Honorable Mention!

Recognized for its thoughtful expression of community identity, Mercer was celebrated for a design that tells the story of its community through vibrant use of color, meaningful details, and spaces that inspire curiosity and connection. We're proud to have partnered in creating a learning environment that is rooted in place, reflects the people it serves, and supports students for generations to come.

Evergreen High School was recognized for demonstrating how thoughtful public investment can create enduring civic value. By aligning community vision, educational innovation, environmental stewardship, and architectural excellence, the project transforms the high school into a place where students, families, and neighbors feel connected to one another, to the landscape, and to a shared future.

Congratulations to the teams, partners, and communities who helped bring these impactful projects to life.

09/16/2026

HMC Architects ranked #18 in Interior Design Magazine’s 2026 Healthcare Giants List!

HMC has a strong foothold in designing for the healthcare industry. Deeply entrenched in our communities and involved in all types of healthcare design projects, our designers are passionate and use their knowledge and expertise to create modern, efficient, and flexible facilities that enable better patient outcomes.

Thank you to Interior Design for the recognition, and our wonderful clients and partners who allow us to continue designing solutions that enrich people’s lives and positively impact our communities.

Photos by Lawrence Anderson and HMC's Chris Grant