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AI and Architecture: Why Human Environments Need Human Design
In the realm of Commercial Architecture, AI has enhanced design professionals’ abilities to brainstorm building...
A New Chapter of Leadership at HagerSmith Design
As HagerSmith Design approaches 50 years in Raleigh, we’re not just celebrating our history, we’re building on what...
The Value of Landscape Architecture in Commercial Projects
When planning a commercial area or public space, the surrounding landscape plays a crucial role in overall success. It...
AI and Architecture: Why Human Environments Need Human Design
In the realm of Commercial Architecture, AI has enhanced design professionals’ abilities to brainstorm building concepts and create lifelike...
A New Chapter of Leadership at HagerSmith Design
As HagerSmith Design approaches 50 years in Raleigh, we’re not just celebrating our history, we’re building on what comes next. As we evolve...
The Value of Landscape Architecture in Commercial Projects
When planning a commercial area or public space, the surrounding landscape plays a crucial role in overall success. It helps increase aesthetic...
From Amenity to Necessity: Five Elements that Enhance In-Person Workspaces
Slowly but surely, workers are making their way back to offices across the nation and the Triangle. As companies begin to implement “return to...
Designing Office Space to Combat Workplace Loneliness, Support Employee Community & Company Culture
Commercial real estate has gone through turbulent times in the recent years, and the implementation of remote and hybrid work has often left...
Color, Coordinated: Colors of the Year, Interior Design, and Brand Messaging in Commercial Workplaces
What’s in a Shade? For companies that want to connect with customers and employees, color plays an essential role in visual identity. It can...
Designing Modern, Optimized Industrial Buildings with Longevity in Mind
Designing and constructing manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other industrial buildings may appear simple. To a casual observer, these...
Solving Office Vacancy Issues with Interior Design Strategy
According to the Triangle Business Journal, Raleigh and Durham’s office vacancy rate reached 14% during the first quarter of 2023. Landlords and...
Designing for the Industrial Spec Building Boom
In 2022, the Kenan Institute’s American Growth Project ranked the Triangle as the fourth-fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States....
The Surprising Impact of Overhead Lighting in the Workplace
When clients begin the process of designing new workspaces, aesthetic choices in flooring, wall coverings and furniture styles are all key decisions...
The Rise of the Flex Building
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost all aspects of our lives. Many of us have grown accustomed to working from home, purchasing...
Commercial Interior Design: Industry Highlights
Interior design shapes the experience of every built environment. Whether you walk into a coffee shop or a law office, each element—from the shape...
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Our design process begins and ends with your vision in mind. We aim to be a part of your team and someone you want to work with every day. We empower and inform you throughout the process, working alongside you to customize every detail.