Business Details
16 Years
experience
Custom Architectural Design Solutions in Ipswich, MA
Hargidon Architecture & Design was founded in 2010 by Michael Arvid Hardiman, AIA, bringing 27 years of architectural expertise from New York City, London, and Boston. We specialize in residential, corporate, and educational projects, with a focus on offsite fabrication, urban design, and sustainable practices. Our approach prioritizes human-centered spaces, innovative problem-solving, and environmental responsibility through material efficiency and carbon footprint reduction. We are licensed in Massachusetts and New York State, serving diverse locations from Park Slope to London. Our process emphasizes early stakeholder collaboration, thorough problem definition, and iterative design exploration to create meaningful, memorable environments.We balance technical precision with a commitment to fun and accessibility in architectural practice. Our teams experience spans adaptive reuse, exhibit design, and corporate office projects, reflecting our versatility and dedication to client-specific solutions. We maintain active involvement in professional education, including teaching offsite fabrication courses at Pratt Institute since 2008. Our work consistently integrates green materials, indoor air quality considerations, and public realm enhancements. With a career spanning four decades, our founders background includes landmark projects like the Los Angeles Central Library and the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Services
Residential Architecture
Corporate Design
Educational Facilities
Urban Design
Exhibit Architecture
Signage & Graphics
Sustainable Design
Adaptive Reuse
Offsite Fabrication
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 27+ years of architectural experience across three continents
- Our team specializes in sustainable design and offsite fabrication expertise
- We maintain active professional licenses in Massachusetts and New York State
- Our founder teaches offsite fabrication courses at Pratt Institute
- We combine global perspective with deep Northshore Massachusetts roots
Associations and certifications
- AIA (American Institute of Architects)
Services
Residential Architecture
Creating custom residential spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency. Our approach emphasizes natural light integration, sustainable material selection, and site-specific design solutions. We specialize in both new construction and renovation projects, with particular expertise in adaptive reuse of historic structures.
Corporate Design
Developing innovative corporate environments that enhance workplace productivity and brand identity. Our experience includes major corporate headquarters renovations and tenant improvement projects. We focus on creating flexible, technology-integrated spaces that support modern business needs while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Educational Facilities
Designing inspiring learning environments for K-12 and higher education institutions. Our portfolio includes STEM centers, arts facilities, and campus master plans. We prioritize adaptable spaces that support evolving educational methodologies and community engagement opportunities.
Offsite Fabrication
Specializing in prefabricated building systems using light-gauge steel and modular components. This approach reduces construction waste, improves quality control, and accelerates project timelines. Our expertise in this field includes teaching related courses at Pratt Institute since 2008.
Sustainable Design
Integrating environmental responsibility throughout the design process through material selection, energy-efficient systems, and passive design strategies. We focus on reducing carbon footprints while maintaining design integrity, with expertise in low-impact material applications and indoor air quality optimization.
People
Michael Arvid Hardiman
Founder/Principal Architect
Licensed architect with 40+ years of experience across three continents. AIA member since 2001, former UK chapter president, and Pratt Institute instructor. Specializes in sustainable design and offsite fabrication methods.
Questions
What architectural services does Hargidon offer?
We provide residential, corporate, and educational architecture with expertise in sustainable design, offsite fabrication, and urban planning.
Where does Hargidon Architecture operate?
We are licensed in Massachusetts and New York State, with project experience across the US and UK.
What makes Hargidon's approach unique?
We combine global experience with human-centered design, emphasizing sustainability, early stakeholder collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.
Does Hargidon handle historic preservation projects?
Yes, our experience includes adaptive reuse like the Prospect Park Tennis House renovation in Brooklyn.
How does Hargidon incorporate sustainability?
We prioritize green materials, carbon footprint reduction, and indoor air quality in every project.
