We love science. At HERA, we enhance scientific discovery and client productivity through the creation of optimal laboratory environments. That’s our mission.
As architects who are also lab planners and designers, we have a deep understanding of trends, issues and best practices that shape laboratory environments. We bring that knowledge and commitment to every project we touch.
What does that mean for our clients and partner firms? Together, we will innovate and explore ideas to ensure all your project needs are met.
With five primary markets – academic, clinical, forensic, government and R&D – our combined experience from hundreds of projects totals more than 23 million square feet in laboratory space alone. Our depth of experience allows us to examine new ideas in laboratory planning and design, while evaluating them against our previous experience for best practices.
Founded in 1996, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
“Always our go-to for lab planning!”
– Eric Zabilka, President at Omni Architects“Strong communication, elevated design sensibilities, collaborative teams.”
– Bill Deegan, Senior Designer at KCBA“HERA provides reliable expertise in a niche market with a collaborative approach.”
– Mark Levine, Vice President at LS3P
One of HERA’s core principles and something in which we take great pride is nurturing our talent and recognizing individuals as they progress in their careers. To that end, we are happy to announce several recent promotions. Cris Caruso has been promoted from Architectural Laboratory Designer to Laboratory Planner. Cris joined HERA in 2019 and […]
We are pleased to announce the opening of HERA’s newest office: Tampa, Florida. The new Sunshine State location expands our footprint and allows HERA to better serve clients and teaming partners in the southeastern region. The Tampa office is led by Principal and Laboratory Subject Matter Expert Amy Tongay, AIA, NCARB. Amy has played a central […]
Architectette podcast host Caitlin Brady, AIA, LEED AP interviews HERA Laboratory Subject Matter Expert Eva Baker AIA, LEED AP BD+C to discuss Eva’s unique educational background, what it takes to be a lab planning expert and her perspective on work-life balance. Architectette is a podcast series designed to inspire, elevate and connect women+ in architecture and […]