Why No In‑House Architects?
By not housing architects under its own roof, Hunnicutt maintains true flexibility to assemble the best-fit design team for each project—whether that means a firm that specializes in healthcare, historic renovation, adaptive reuse, or ground-up commercial development in Richmond.
This independent-partner model helps avoid conflicts of interest, keeps design fees competitive, and lets owners choose from a network of trusted local architects while still benefiting from a single point of coordination on the construction side.
How do Partnerships With Architects Work?
During preconstruction, Hunnicutt collaborates closely with the chosen architect on programming, conceptual design, and value-driven material and systems selections, providing real-time cost and constructability feedback so drawings align with the owner’s budget before they go out to bid.
As the project moves into permitting and construction, Hunnicutt coordinates RFIs, submittals, and field changes with the architect, helping the design team protect its intent while keeping the schedule on track and minimizing change orders.
Proven Track Record With Richmond Architects
Over more than forty years in Richmond’s commercial construction market, Hunnicutt has worked side-by-side with local architects on complex interiors, historic rehabs, ground-up buildings, and multi-phase renovations, earning a reputation for being a contractor that design professionals actually enjoy collaborating with.
Property managers, business owners, and specialty subcontractors frequently cite Hunnicutt’s coordination with the design team, attention to detail, and willingness to solve problems in the field as key reasons they continue to recommend the company for architect-led and design-build projects across the Richmond region.
Benefits for You
Owners who already have an architect can bring that relationship to Hunnicutt and plug directly into an experienced construction team; owners who do not have an architect can lean on Hunnicutt’s network of proven Richmond firms to match them with a designer who understands their building type, budget, and schedule.
The result is a collaborative, design-forward process where architects focus on elevating the concept, Hunnicutt focuses on execution, and the owner enjoys a smoother path from first conversation to final walkthrough—without the overhead of an in-house architectural department.