We have no interest in repeating ourselves or doing what has been done before, yet we do not feel compelled to reinvent the wheel. If we feel the project or client has little or no interest following us down this path of discovery, we will often pass on the project. We approach each project as an opportunity for discovery. But the process of architecture, the nature of discovery, and spirit of collaboration also benefit us as designers, as an office and as a constantly evolving profession. Obviously, the client receives the benefit of our efforts, and in the end, it is the client’s needs and aspirations that must be met. However, we believe that the client is not the only beneficiary to this service. We accept that architecture is first and foremost a service industry. The lines that separate architect, consultant and contractor are quickly fading, and architects must lead this collaborative effort or be left behind. We extend this notion of collaboration to our clients, consultants and builders, and have embraced technologies such as BIM that inherently bring together the various disciplines required to design and construct a building. We recognize that the best ideas can come from anyone, from the most senior designer to the newest intern, and we foster an environment where everyone feels comfortable to speak up and present an idea. We are a young firm emerging as innovators, winning new and challenging work based on architecture’s fundamental premise: collaboration. We are more than remainders from a previous firm resting on past laurels. In 2017, H3 became the independent Performing Arts, Cultural and Academic Building Studio of Arquitectonica International Corporation benefitting from the firm's global presence and design leadership.
We keep our client relationships intentionally one-on-one, and encourage their involvement from a project’s beginning to end. Our restrained size permits tailored attention to a select number of clients.
Energy-efficient facilities and LEED-accredited professionals confirm our commitment to the built environment, its landscape, sustainability and renewal. We honor the cultural heritage of a community, adapting our architecture with each project. Our focus on public building types informs a design approach responsive to context. H3's talented team continues to deliver a distinctive and successful approach to planning and design, fostering a dialogue among history, innovation, and contemporary use. They carry forward the legacy of the firm’s founder and renowned theater architect, Hugh Hardy, who established the predecessor of H3 in 1962. H3 is a collaborative community of professionals guided by three principals: Ariel Fausto, AIA, LEED AP John Fontillas, AIA, LEED AP and Daria Pizzetta, FAIA.
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