Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Design Solutions
Since 1952, HKP Architects has been dedicated to creating spaces that elevate the human experience through thoughtful design. Our firm was founded on principles of honesty, simplicity, and service, which continue to guide our approach to every project. We specialize in civic buildings, educational facilities, non-profit initiatives, and private residences, ensuring each design optimizes functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic value. Our commitment to long-term client relationships has allowed us to refine our expertise in both innovative design and construction administration over seven decades. As a Women Business Enterprise-certified firm, we prioritize environmentally responsible practices and community engagement.Our Passive House Studio, established in 2014, demonstrates our leadership in energy-efficient design and thermal comfort solutions. By focusing on natural light, material efficiency, and site sensitivity, we deliver spaces that enhance daily life for people of all backgrounds. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring technical excellence and creative problem-solving. We measure success through the enduring trust of our clients and the positive impact our work has on communities. This legacy of quality and innovation continues to define our practice as we design for the future.
Services
Civic Building Design
Educational Facility Planning
Non-Profit Project Architecture
Private Residential Design
Passive House Certification
Sustainable Architecture
Thermal Envelope Optimization
Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Construction Administration
Energy-Efficient Design
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We have 70+ years of continuous architectural experience in the Pacific Northwest
- Our team includes Certified Passive House Consultants and LEED Accredited Professionals
- We maintain long-term client relationships through consistent design and construction excellence
- Our work emphasizes environmental responsibility and site-sensitive solutions
- We offer specialized Passive House Studio services for maximum energy efficiency
Associations and certifications
- WBE
Services
Passive House Design
Our Passive House design services utilize advanced thermal envelopes, air-tight construction, and heat recovery ventilation to create ultra-energy-efficient buildings. We optimize natural light integration and material selection to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% while maintaining superior indoor air quality. Our certified consultants guide clients through the Passive House certification process for both residential and commercial projects.
Civic Building Architecture
We specialize in creating functional, inspiring civic buildings that serve community needs while maintaining aesthetic integrity. Our approach combines durable material selection, accessible design principles, and energy-conscious systems to create public spaces that enhance civic engagement and withstand decades of use through thoughtful maintenance planning.
Educational Facility Planning
Our educational facility planning focuses on creating dynamic learning environments that support pedagogical goals and student well-being. We incorporate flexible spatial configurations, natural daylighting strategies, and sustainable materials to foster optimal learning conditions while ensuring cost-effective long-term operations for school districts.
Sustainable Residential Design
We create custom residential designs that balance environmental responsibility with luxurious living experiences. Our approach integrates passive solar principles, locally sourced materials, and innovative water/energy systems to achieve high-performance homes that maintain strong connections to their natural surroundings.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services ensure design intent is maintained throughout the building process. We provide detailed contract documentation, quality control inspections, and coordination between contractors and engineers to guarantee projects meet technical specifications while staying within budget and schedule parameters.
People
Julie Blazek
Partner
AIA, LEED AP, CPHC-certified architect leading HKP's Passive House Studio. With over 20 years of experience in sustainable design, she specializes in energy-efficient building systems and thermal performance optimization for both residential and commercial projects.
Brian Poppe
Partner
AIA, LEED AP professional with extensive expertise in civic and institutional projects. He brings 15+ years of experience managing complex architectural programs and maintaining HKP's tradition of long-term client relationships through technical excellence and creative problem-solving.
Christine Baldwin
Senior Project Manager
AIA-certified architect specializing in educational facility design. She has led numerous K-12 and higher education projects, focusing on creating flexible learning environments that support modern pedagogical approaches while maintaining fiscal responsibility for public clients.
Austin Miles
Senior Project Manager
Associate AIA professional with expertise in BIM coordination and technical documentation. He specializes in integrating digital modeling tools with traditional architectural practices to improve project accuracy and streamline construction processes for complex building systems.
Rebecca Wolfe
Project Manager
AIA-certified architect managing private residential and small-scale commercial projects. She focuses on client-centered design solutions that balance aesthetic vision with practical considerations of budget, sustainability, and long-term maintenance requirements.
Questions
What architectural services does HKP Architects specialize in?
We specialize in civic buildings, educational facilities, non-profit projects, and private residences, with additional expertise in Passive House certification and sustainable design solutions.
How does HKP Architects approach sustainable design?
We integrate energy-efficient systems, passive solar principles, and locally sourced materials while maintaining a strong focus on thermal performance and indoor air quality across all project types.
What is Passive House design?
Passive House is a rigorous building standard that uses superior insulation, air-tight construction, and heat recovery ventilation to create ultra-energy-efficient buildings with exceptional comfort and indoor air quality.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our expertise spans both sectors, including specialized Passive House solutions for homes and commercial buildings like schools and civic facilities.
