Business Details
31 Years
experience
Healthcare Architecture Experts in Wichita, KS
HFG Architecture has dedicated itself exclusively to healthcare architecture for over 30 years, driven by a belief that design directly impacts patient outcomes. Our 75-person team employs a collaborative Lean Design process, beginning with Design Charrettes and utilizing VR walkthroughs to ensure precision at every project stage. We specialize in creating spaces that balance technical excellence with aesthetic innovation, serving clients across hospitals, clinics, elder care facilities, and government institutions.Our ASSET Design methodology addresses safety and security challenges through environmental tactics, while our focus on rural healthcare architecture provides tailored solutions for underserved communities. With over 2,500 completed projects, we combine deep regulatory knowledge with a passion for advancing patient-centered care environments that are both functional and inspiring.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Master Planning
Interior Design
Safety Solutions
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of exclusive healthcare architecture expertise.
- Our team specializes in rural medical facility design challenges.
- We implement a patented ASSET Design safety methodology.
- We maintain a 2,500+ project track record of healthcare success.
- Our Lean Design process ensures client collaboration at every stage.
What people say
Exceptional knowledge
Attention to detail
Exceeds expectations
Collaborative process
Innovative solutions
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Specialized architectural solutions for healthcare facilities, combining technical precision with healing-focused aesthetics. Our team delivers code-compliant, operationally efficient spaces that enhance patient outcomes and staff workflows. With decades of experience in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care centers, we create environments that balance regulatory requirements with innovative design.
Master Planning
Data-driven planning for healthcare facility development, ensuring future-ready infrastructure through collaborative stakeholder engagement. We develop phased implementation strategies that optimize space utilization while maintaining operational continuity during construction. Our plans integrate sustainability principles and adaptability for evolving medical needs.
Interior Design
Therapeutic interior environments tailored to healthcare settings, focusing on patient comfort and staff efficiency. Our designs incorporate evidence-based principles to reduce stress and improve outcomes. We specify materials that balance aesthetic appeal with infection control requirements and durability in high-traffic medical environments.
Safety Solutions
ASSET Design methodology addresses healthcare safety challenges through environmental design strategies. We implement spatial configurations that enhance visibility, control access points, and create secure zones while maintaining welcoming atmospheres. Our approach reduces incidents through proactive design interventions rather than purely technological solutions.
Sustainable Design
LEED-certified design practices integrated into healthcare facilities to reduce environmental impact while improving patient outcomes. We incorporate energy-efficient systems, natural lighting strategies, and sustainable material selections that align with healthcare operational demands. Our solutions balance eco-conscious design with stringent medical facility requirements.
People
David Wright
CEO Managing Principal
David Wright leads HFG Architecture's strategic vision, combining architectural expertise with healthcare industry insights to drive innovative design solutions for complex medical facilities across the country.
Steve Lewallen
Chairman Managing Principal
Steve Lewallen oversees firm governance and long-term planning, leveraging decades of healthcare architecture experience to maintain HFG's position as a leader in medical facility design innovation.
Tim Dudte
Senior Vice President Managing Principal
Tim Dudte directs major project initiatives, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction through his deep understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements and operational needs.
Dwayne Robinett
Chief Strategy Officer Managing Principal
Dwayne Robinett develops growth strategies and industry partnerships, focusing on advancing HFG's mission to transform healthcare environments through design excellence and technological innovation.
Jennifer Unrein
Senior Healthcare Architect Managing Director
Jennifer Unrein leads design teams in creating patient-centered spaces, applying specialized knowledge of healthcare trends and evidence-based design principles to complex medical projects.
Questions
What healthcare facility types do you specialize in?
We focus on hospitals, clinics, elder care facilities, medical campuses, and specialty healthcare centers across rural and urban settings.
How does your Lean Design process work?
Our process begins with collaborative Design Charrettes, uses VR walkthroughs, and maintains continuous client engagement through all project phases.
Do you handle complex renovation projects?
Yes, we specialize in phased renovations that maintain facility operations while modernizing critical healthcare infrastructure.
How do you address healthcare safety concerns?
Our proprietary ASSET Design methodology integrates safety features directly into architectural elements rather than relying solely on technology.
Can you work with federal healthcare projects?
We have extensive experience with VA hospitals, military medical facilities, and other government healthcare infrastructure projects.
What makes your rural healthcare design unique?
We combine national expertise with localized solutions that address specific challenges of smaller community healthcare providers.
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