Earlier this week, HFA, an employee-owned, nationally acknowledged structure and engineering agency, with places of work in Baltimore, Bentonville, Boston, Fort Worth, and Franklin (at Mosely Mills), introduced the addition of Boston-based TRIA, an structure agency identified for its deep experience in life sciences and laboratory design.. The transfer marks the formal launch of HFA’s Life Sciences and Technology sector.
The firm stated the transfer enhances a rising portfolio in Industrial, Healthcare, and different specialised AEC markets. The mixed agency is strategically positioned to help shoppers throughout the nation—from early-stage analysis labs to full-scale manufacturing campuses.
This strategic acquisition marks HFA’s entry into the science and expertise sector, increasing its nationwide portfolio and talent to serve one of many quickest rising and most technically complicated industries. By combining TRIA’s specialised design experience with HFA’s built-in A+E companies and nationwide attain, the agency will ship complete, future-ready options that help shoppers from discovery to deployment.
Founded in 2015, TRIA has established itself as a premier science and expertise design agency, partnering with main biotech, pharmaceutical, and analysis organizations all through the Greater Boston area—the epicenter of life sciences innovation. Its portfolio spans state-of-the-art R&D labs, GMP biomanufacturing services, and dynamic office environments for scientists, mixing rigorous technical efficiency with human-centered design.
“This partnership is about bringing together people who care deeply about the impact their work has on the world,” stated Dave Wilgus, CEO of HFA. “TRIA’s expertise in science and technology adds an exciting new dimension to what we do. Together, we’ll continue designing spaces that help our clients solve complex challenges and push innovation forward.”
TRIA’s management crew will stay in place, making certain continuity for shoppers and workers whereas having access to HFA’s expanded assets and experience.
“From my first meeting with HFA leadership in 2024, I knew our missions were aligned—relationships first and people-centric,” stated Sherwood Butler, President & CEO at TRIA. “I’m honored to continue what we started more than a decade ago: building the country’s leading Science + Technology architecture firm. HFA gives us the strength and support to keep excelling and growing alongside our most valued clients.”
About HFA Architecture + Engineering
HFA is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary structure and engineering agency with greater than 30 years of expertise and places of work in Bentonville, Boston, Fort Worth, Baltimore, Springfield, Franklin, MA, and Mexico City. With a crew of 500+ professionals, HFA delivers considerate, client-focused design options throughout Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, Healthcare, Multi-Family, and now life sciences and expertise sectors.
About TRIA
Founded in 2015 and based mostly in Boston, TRIA practices the structure of discovery. The agency combines a deep understanding of the distinctive wants of science-driven organizations with many years of expertise designing and establishing areas that allow innovation and enterprise success. Using a principal-driven, client-focused strategy, TRIA companions carefully with organizations to create environments that foster discovery each within the lab and throughout the office. Its portfolio spans life sciences, company office, and mixed-use environments—every reflecting a dedication to advancing analysis, collaboration, and discovery.