The Horrell Group Architects is involved in a variety of work at all phases of the design process. Our work is a mixture of new construction, renovation, expansion, security and equipment replacement, and professional consultation. With our variety of involvement comes a broad spectrum of project types that provide the opportunity for a wide range of experience and exposure. In everything our team does, we work to accomplish the client's wishes with a quality end-result.
Master Planning
Through master planning, we provide a comprehensive plan of a client's vision that maximizes the use of the property, demonstrates relationships to its community and allows for future growth and development.
New Construction
Every architect enjoys the design opportunities and challenges that come with a new project. Each project in new construction goes through four distinct phases: site planning, design development, contract documents and construction administration.
Site Planning
During site planning, we strive to create a harmonious site through consideration of green spaces, water, paving and the building.
Building Planning
From concept to finish documents, careful consideration is given to the organization for how people inhabit, use and experience the building.
Construction Documents
All information will be incorporated into documents that communicate the design efforts into a form that will be built. This includes a set of drawings as well as a document that specifies the quality of materials and construction that we expect in the finished product. We have a reputation for issuing construction documents that are clear and practical to the construction industry.
Construction Administration
Our availability is a top priority. During the construction of a project we use our technical skill, experience, forethought and problem solving skills to achieve the building set forth in the construction documents.
In all phases of the project we maintain compliance with codes and regulations. Also we consider energy conservation and protection of our environment. We remain conscious of the owner's budget and rely on contractors whose work we respect to provide reasonable estimates at different phases of the project.
We take our clients through each phase carefully to address their particular needs.
Site Planning
During site planning, we strive to create a harmonious site through consideration of green spaces, water, paving and the building.
Building Planning
From concept to finish documents, careful consideration is given to the organization for how people inhabit, use and experience the building.
Construction Documents
All information will be incorporated into documents that communicate the design efforts into a form that will be built. This includes a set of drawings as well as a document that specifies the quality of materials and construction that we expect in the finished product. We have a reputation for issuing construction documents that are clear and practical to the construction industry.
Construction Administration
Our availability is a top priority. During the construction of a project we use our technical skill, experience, forethought and problem solving skills to achieve the building set forth in the construction documents.
In all phases of the project we maintain compliance with codes and regulations. Also we consider energy conservation and protection of our environment. We remain conscious of the owner's budget and rely on contractors whose work we respect to provide reasonable estimates at different phases of the project.
We take our clients through each phase carefully to address their particular needs.
Renovation & Expansion
A successful renovation requires a knowledge of construction and a familiarity with building systems that HGA possesses. The same requirements for new construction apply, but then merged with the existing structure. We have had not only the opportunity to design the renovation and expansion of many projects but also historic preservation and facade restoration.
Security & Equipment Replacement
HGA has been involved in quite a number of security and equipment replacement projects. Our knowledge of construction and building systems has granted us many successful projects involving the replacement of elevators, escalators, and/or security equipment.
Professional Consultation
Our professional consultation involves a wide variety of project types:
Roof Consulting: We have performed evaluations or served as design consultants on re-roofing projects totaling nearly three million square feet. These projects include virtually all types of typically installed roofing; coal tar pitch and asphalt built-up roofs; modified bitumen; ballasted, adhered and mechanically attached EPDM in white, black and neoprene hypalon coated; batten standing seam and sealed seam metal roofs; and shingles.
Consulting: In the last 25 years, we have provided county-wide studies of the school physical plant systems for six West Tennessee Counties and for two groups of schools in the Memphis City School system. These studies include feasibility of modernization and compliance with local building, health, handicap and safety codes, as well as energy audits. We have also done similar studies for private companies.
Third Party Representation: Because of the reputation for thoroughness which we have developed in carrying our own projects through the construction phase, we have been employed to provide independent inspection services to owners and lending institutions. This service allows them to engage us to represent them during the construction process and thereby have the advantage of our experience in building design and construction.
Please visit our Current Projects page and our Portfolio page to see specific examples of our experience.
Roof Consulting: We have performed evaluations or served as design consultants on re-roofing projects totaling nearly three million square feet. These projects include virtually all types of typically installed roofing; coal tar pitch and asphalt built-up roofs; modified bitumen; ballasted, adhered and mechanically attached EPDM in white, black and neoprene hypalon coated; batten standing seam and sealed seam metal roofs; and shingles.
Consulting: In the last 25 years, we have provided county-wide studies of the school physical plant systems for six West Tennessee Counties and for two groups of schools in the Memphis City School system. These studies include feasibility of modernization and compliance with local building, health, handicap and safety codes, as well as energy audits. We have also done similar studies for private companies.
Third Party Representation: Because of the reputation for thoroughness which we have developed in carrying our own projects through the construction phase, we have been employed to provide independent inspection services to owners and lending institutions. This service allows them to engage us to represent them during the construction process and thereby have the advantage of our experience in building design and construction.
Please visit our Current Projects page and our Portfolio page to see specific examples of our experience.