When Haskell was founded in 1965, architects couldn’t work in the same organization as construction staff. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) frowned on it, and the State of Florida wouldn’t license it.
Founder Preston Haskell was not deterred. He believed that integrating the work of architects, engineers and constructors produced superior results. Haskell’s vision would become known as the Design-Build delivery method. In the late 1970s, the AIA bowed to pressure and removed its restrictions, and Florida became one of the first states to authorize the practice of architecture and construction by a single entity. Haskell was unique when it became an integrated project delivery organization with architects, engineers and contractors under one roof.
Today, 60 years after its founding, Haskell’s architecture practice includes about 180 architectural staff and approximately 200 when including interior design, landscape architecture and planning within a global team of more than 900 Design and Consulting Services professionals. This diverse group delivers projects of every scale and type, from breweries and campuses to healthcare facilities and military installations, through integrated design-build and standalone architectural services.
“Our architects work hand-in-hand with engineering, interior design, landscape and planning experts under one roof,” Chief Architect and Vice President Alan Wilson said. “That depth of in-house expertise allows us to lead, innovate and deliver projects completely in-house when needed, while still integrating outside specialists seamlessly.
“This adaptable, team-first approach gives clients the best of both worlds: broad in-house resources paired with the flexibility to tailor teams to each project’s needs.”
Expanding through Collaboration
The Planning + Design Collaborative (P+DC) brings planners, urban designers and landscape architects together to create places that work socially, economically and environmentally. Whether leading public workshops, conducting walkable tours or applying advanced analytics, P+DC turns visions into actionable plans.
Recent work includes a feasibility study for Arlington National Cemetery’s Entry Corridor, a revitalization plan for Orange Park, Florida, and a sustainable waterfront campus plan for Jacksonville University and OCEARCH.
Trusted Partnerships
Enduring client and partner relationships define Haskell’s architectural and planning excellence, built on trust, collaboration and shared goals.
For more than 30 years, Frito-Lay has relied on Haskell to design and deliver facilities nationwide, resulting in more than 100 projects. A standout example is the LEED Gold-certified Waipahu, Hawaii, distribution center. Built through integrated design-build delivery, the project maximized limited land by incorporating rooftop parking, reduced energy use through daylighting and photovoltaics and optimized the layout for operational efficiency.
In healthcare, Haskell partnered with Orlando Health to create the award-winning Neuroscience Institute, a three-story, 45,000-square-foot facility that consolidates multidisciplinary care. The project, recognized as DBIA Florida Region Project of the Year for 2024, demonstrates the team’s ability to navigate complex logistics and create environments that advance patient care.
Municipal projects underscore Haskell’s civic impact. In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the SeaWalk Pavilion and Town Center Commons transformed six city blocks into a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, catalyzing downtown redevelopment. In Tavares, Florida, Haskell used Progressive Design-Build to re-envision and rebuild the city’s seaplane base and marina after Hurricane Irma, balancing speed, quality and long-term planning to reinforce its identity as “America’s Seaplane City.”
Haskell’s Benham subsidiary, specializing in technical and highly regulated projects, extends architectural services nationwide. Notable work includes the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command’s Secure Administrative/Operations Facility at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, completed without disrupting operations and achieving LEED Silver certification.
Across markets, Haskell’s architects embrace each client’s objectives as their own, delivering innovative solutions and a consistently high standard of service that strengthens partnerships over time.
Designing for the Future
Haskell’s architects leverage advanced technologies from the earliest stages of a project to improve accuracy, efficiency and sustainability. Building Information Modeling (BIM) allows design, engineering and construction teams to work from a shared digital model, resolving challenges before they reach the job site. When paired with virtual and augmented reality, these tools provide clients with a clear, immersive understanding of their projects early in the process, leading to faster, more confident decisions.
Energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis and GIS mapping ensure that each design responds to its environment and meets long-term performance goals. These capabilities are integrated into Haskell’s collaborative delivery model, reducing environmental impact, optimizing resources and creating spaces that are resilient, adaptable and ready for the future.
From its early days challenging industry norms to its position today as a leader in integrated design and delivery, Haskell’s architectural practice continues to evolve while holding to its core values of Team, Excellence, Service and Trust. By pairing expertise with innovative tools and a collaborative mindset, Haskell delivers spaces across markets that perform, inspire and endure.
Contact us to learn how Haskell’s architecture and design teams can bring innovation, efficiency and lasting value to your next project.
