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Industrial

Powering seamless supply chains through smarter design.

From concept to completion, our team designs industrial spaces that work as hard as you do. Our portfolio includes distribution centers for nationwide retailers, supported by specialized teams in engineering, refrigeration, automation, civil engineering, and commissioning. Backed by a robust network of vendors, manufacturers, and supply chain strategists, we're equipped to handle projects of any scale—efficiently and seamlessly.
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We connect every dot—design, engineering, permits, and beyond—to keep your project moving smoothly from start to finish.
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Innovating tailored solutions for your industrial goals.

With over 30 years of experience partnering with some of the world’s largest industrial and retail brands, and trusted by leading developers across the nation, we’re dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes design, launch, and scale with confidence. Whether you’re building a distribution center, optimizing a warehouse, or integrating automation, our team delivers smarter solutions tailored to meet your unique industrial needs.

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Fulfillment

Temperature-Controlled Spaces, Tailored to You.

Cold storage is more than just keeping things cool—it’s about keeping operations moving. Our expertise extends beyond retail distribution to include grocery, cold storage, and agricultural facilities. With a dedicated refrigeration team, we design temperature-controlled solutions that support both storage and fulfillment, helping you achieve your operational goals with efficiency and reliability.
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Built For What's Next: Future-Ready Spaces with Integrated Automation.

Seamless operations start with thoughtful design. We partner with leading automation and robotics providers to deliver tailored logistics solutions for distribution centers (DCs), micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs), and everything in between. Our deep understanding of the latest automation technologies allows us to integrate systems that optimize efficiency, improve workflow, and enhance overall performance—without disrupting your operations.
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Streamlined Solutions to Fit Every Need.

Adapt effortlessly with solutions tailored to your growth. Whether expanding or fine-tuning, our flexible approach ensures consistent quality and seamless execution, empowering your vision across every project and phase.
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Latest Industrial Insights

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April 16, 2024

Ramping up Asset Value in a Tighter Industrial Market

Now that the post-pandemic industrial boom is winding down, making buildings stand out in the marketplace can take some extra effort. Here are tips from HFA Vice President of Industrial + Logistics Marc Jennings (NCARB) and Senior Architect / Client Lead Andrew Akerhielm (AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C)
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May 30, 2023

The Future of Industrial Design: A Conversation with Marc Jennings

Marc Jennings, NCARB, HFA’s Vice President of Industrial + Logistics recently sat down to discuss how the logistics sector continues to evolve with the changing demands in the marketplace and how AEC firms can better meet those current and future needs.
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May 19, 2023

Designing for Future Flexibility: A+E Best Practices for Industrial Development: Webinar

HFA hosted a webinar discussing how to maximize the potential of logistics projects with flexible design practices.
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April 18, 2023

Thinking Like an Architect Pays Dividends in Industrial Real Estate

In today's rapidly evolving industrial sector, prioritizing flexibility in real estate is more important than ever. Read on to learn how investing in industrial sites that can accommodate a more comprehensive array of users and uses can pay off big time!
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January 31, 2023

Adapt or Build New? The Conversation Around Developing Automated Distribution Centers

Dive deeper into the why behind Robotics and Automation in Distribution Centers—a unique adaptation of the Distribution Center of years past— that may just be the right move for more and more retailers in years to come.
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January 5, 2023

Marc Jennings Joins HFA as Vice President of Logistics

Jennings brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his role within the architecture, construction, and development community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro.

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