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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MEP Engineering

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Fire Protection

Interior Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Permitting

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.

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

Articles

August 20, 2025

Future-Ready Cold Storage: Developing Smarter, Cleaner, and More Competitive Facilities

The U.S. cold storage market is booming—but most facilities are aging, inefficient, and unfit for what’s next. As automation, sustainability, and skyrocketing demand collide, one thing’s clear: it’s time to design smarter.

News

August 18, 2025

HFA Welcomes Ana Larranaga as New Client Partnerships Lead

The industrial sector is moving fast—and so is HFA. Meet Ana Larranaga, our newest Client Partnerships Lead, bringing deep connections, architectural experience, and a passion for helping clients grow.

Articles

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)

Videos

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.

Articles

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.

Articles

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!

Featured Projects

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Walmart CEDIS

Nestle Waters

Streamline and optimize —
‍your logistics solution starts here.

Let's Build Something Together

Powering seamless supply chains through smarter design.

Our Expertise

Innovating tailored solutions for your industrial goals.

Temperature-Controlled Spaces, Tailored to You.

Built For What's Next: Future-Ready Spaces with Integrated Automation.

Streamlined Solutions to Fit Every Need.

Latest Industrial Insights

Future-Ready Cold Storage: Developing Smarter, Cleaner, and More Competitive Facilities

HFA Welcomes Ana Larranaga as New Client Partnerships Lead

Ramping up Asset Value in a Tighter Industrial Market

The Future of Industrial Design: A Conversation with Marc Jennings

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

Thinking Like an Architect Pays Dividends in Industrial Real Estate

Featured Projects

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Walmart CEDIS

Nestle Waters

Streamline and optimize — ‍your logistics solution starts here.

Streamline and optimize —
‍your logistics solution starts here.