Business Details
35 Years
experience
Award-Winning Residential Architecture & Planning
Robert Hidey Architects has built an exceptional reputation over 30 years by creating distinct communities that enrich lives through award-winning residential designs. Founded in 1991 by Robert Hidey, our firm specializes in blending traditional architectural elements with modern innovation to distinguish developer clients in competitive markets. Our expertise spans single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects across North America and Asia. With a team of 30 professionals, including AIA, LEED, and CGBP-certified architects, we prioritize meticulous attention to detail and sustainable strategies. Our collaborative approach ensures clients' needs are met through thoughtful design solutions tailored to regional aesthetics and contemporary lifestyles.We maintain rigorous research and development processes, continuously refining designs from concept to construction. Our commitment to design excellence and technical innovation has established us as pioneers in original floor plan and land planning solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, we serve national and international markets with a focus on creating viable, sophisticated housing communities. Our philosophy emphasizes listening to clients, leveraging technology, and fostering long-standing relationships through consistent delivery of high-performance architectural solutions.
Services
Residential Architecture
Land Planning
Sustainable Design
Mixed-Use Development
High-Rise Residential
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of expertise in residential architecture and land planning.
- Our team includes AIA, LEED, and CGBP-certified professionals.
- We maintain a collaborative approach with clients throughout the design process.
- Our sustainable strategies integrate advanced technologies for high-performance buildings.
- We deliver regionally appropriate designs validated through rigorous research.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- NCARB
- ICSI
- CGBP
- LEED
Services
Residential Architecture
Our residential architecture services focus on creating innovative single-family and multi-family housing solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces. We specialize in crafting designs that reflect regional character while meeting modern lifestyle needs. Our team delivers customized floor plans and exterior aesthetics that help developers stand out in competitive markets through 30 years of accumulated expertise.
Land Planning
Land planning services emphasize sustainable community development through strategic site analysis and layout optimization. We create cohesive neighborhoods that integrate natural features with residential infrastructure while maintaining regulatory compliance. Our approach considers long-term viability and market demands, ensuring developments achieve both environmental responsibility and commercial success across diverse geographic contexts.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable design services incorporate energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials into residential projects without compromising aesthetic quality. We implement LEED-certified practices and climate-responsive design principles to reduce environmental impact. Our team stays current with evolving sustainability standards to deliver high-performance buildings that meet both client expectations and global environmental goals through continuous technical innovation.
Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development services create integrated living, working, and recreational spaces that enhance urban environments. We design walkable communities with balanced residential and commercial components while maintaining architectural coherence. Our expertise ensures developments meet zoning requirements while maximizing market potential through thoughtful space utilization and design continuity across different property types.
High-Rise Residential
High-rise residential design services focus on creating efficient, aesthetically pleasing urban living spaces that maximize limited land resources. We specialize in tower design that balances density with livability through innovative unit layouts and communal space planning. Our experience ensures compliance with complex building codes while maintaining architectural distinctiveness in competitive metropolitan markets through technical precision and design creativity.
People
Robert Hidey
President
Founder Robert Hidey established the firm in 1991 after developing a passion for residential architecture in Palos Verdes Estates. With AIA and NCARB certifications, he has pioneered housing trends across North America and Asia through three decades of design innovation and technical leadership.
Garrett Hoskins
Principal
Principal Garrett Hoskins brings architectural expertise to our team with AIA certification and extensive experience in residential design. He contributes to project leadership while maintaining active involvement in design development and client collaboration processes that align with our firm's quality standards.
Brian McClusky
Director of Construction Administration
As Director of Construction Administration, Brian McClusky oversees project execution with technical precision. His role ensures design intent translates to built environments through rigorous quality control and coordination between design teams and construction professionals during implementation phases.
Erin Hidey-Nelson
Senior Project Director
Senior Project Director Erin Hidey-Nelson manages complex developments with AIA certification and leadership experience. She coordinates multidisciplinary teams to maintain design integrity throughout project lifecycles, applying 20+ years of residential architecture expertise to client-focused solutions.
Colin Liu
Principal
Principal Colin Liu contributes architectural leadership to our projects with technical expertise and design innovation. He maintains active client relationships while ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements across diverse residential development types in domestic and international markets.
Questions
What architectural services does Robert Hidey Architects specialize in?
We specialize in residential architecture including single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, and high-rise developments with expertise in land planning and sustainable design solutions.
How long has Robert Hidey Architects been in business?
The firm has operated since 1991, providing 30+ years of architectural expertise in residential and community development projects across North America and Asia.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Western United States markets with extensive experience in California and additional projects throughout North America and Asia.
What sustainability certifications does your team hold?
Our team includes LEED, CGBP, and ICSI-certified professionals who implement energy-efficient practices and environmentally responsible design strategies in residential developments.
How does your collaborative design process work?
We integrate clients as active team members, leveraging diverse expertise through coordinated decision-making while maintaining technical rigor and design consistency across all project phases.
What makes your firm's approach unique?
Our distinctive approach combines regional architectural language with modern innovation through rigorous research, technical excellence, and a collaborative structure that maximizes design resources.
