“Architecture with People in Mind reminds us that every activity we are engaged in should be done with respect for the people we represent, empathy for the lives we touch, stewardship for our natural resources and concern for the communities we serve.”
David Watkins, FAIA, Founding Principal of WHR, healthcare practice of EYP
Firm overview at WHR (photo by Drew Donovan)

Intelligence, diligence and Empathy  

Our clients are engaged in the most challenging aspects of medical science and patient care, in leading-edge research and in first-rate educational programs. Working with WHR Architects they find a firm culture that values research and evaluation, participatory process and applied innovation - characteristics that they know will help them achieve and maintain their high expectations for excellence.

Our projects are complex facilities designed to support the vital missions of such clients.  From state-of-the-art laboratories and critical care units to patient-centric environments and high-performance classrooms, our work depends on the successful integration of building technology, operational efficiency and aesthetics.  We continually seek to balance critical thinking and creativity, single-minded commitment and collaboration, rapid response and long-term vision.