Hobbs+Black Architects

is a nationally recognized firm serving a diverse group of clients since 1965. Our professionals provide architectural, engineering, design services and related consulting services from our offices in Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Phoenix. Our diversified practice meets design challenges that often require extensive research and innovation. Our diversity and flexibility make us uniquely qualified to solve complex problems with minimal resources and within stringent time lines. As a full service architecture firm we provide our clients with complete service from study to construction administration including:
Facility Audit and Site Analysis
Site Planning, Design and Zoning
Master Facility Programming
Architectural and Structural Engineering Design
Interior Space Planning
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design
Interior Design & Procurement
Signage Design & Implementation
Relocation Management
Post Completion Evaluation

In today’s rapidly changing and competitive market place, there is no singular design that will fit every client. Beginning with a detailed programming process, our designers work closely with you to design a space around personalized information on your identity, workflow and growth. The result is a space that reflects your culture and needs – a space that is not only functional but provides a comfortable, flexible environment for your team. The Hobbs+Black Interiors Group works closely with our architects and designers in the areas of space planning and interior design. We have found that combining the complimentary disciplines of architecture and interior design allows us to provide synergistic service to our clients. By working with Hobbs+Black for both services, the client is assured maximum coordination between the architectural and interior elements of design as well as maximum efficiency in project management. As a full service firm, Hobbs+Black has in-house mechanical, electrical and structural engineering capability. Balancing safety, energy and cost-effectiveness and regulatory requirements, our engineers seek to understand each project’s specific needs in order to provide the most appropriate design. Whether designing an engineering system for an industrial plant, educational building or office facility, our engineers understand the complexities of precise structural and environmental requirements and work closely with our architects and clients to provide a safe, clean and comfortable facility, within our client’s budget.