Every firm says they listen. Few listen like Hollis + Miller.
We are experts second, listeners and learners first. We create rewarding experiences by working together and create inspiring learning environments by learning from each other.
Our people are at our core, and together we forge meaningful connections with each other and with our clients to build relationships pushing each other to maintain a continuous growth mindset. This interaction drives our genuine client interaction and engagement processes as we envision the future of education for each individual client. At Hollis + Miller, our values are simple: we are people centric, purpose driven and embrace the power of we.
HOLLIS + MILLER BELIEVES IN FOSTERING AUTHENTIC, TRUST-BASED RELATIONSHIPS FOR ALL WE DO.
Our belief in the Power of We drives our approach to co-creation, transforming your early ideas into realities surpassing expectations. Our integrated studios of architects, interiors, environmental graphic designers and educational planners work alongside our clients to support the evolution of education.
OUR IN-HOUSE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH STAFF LEVERAGE DATA TO DELIVER TAILORED SOLUTIONS SUPPORTING THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNERS OF ALL AGES.
We understand the impact of buildings over time, and work to equip your staff with necessary tools to embrace space and catalyze positive experiences through varying teaching methods, organizational change and mental health support. Learn more…
BEING 100% DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, WE PURPOSEFULLY DESIGN BUILDINGS SERVING AS A SUPPORTIVE TOOL FOR LEARNING.
We aim to emote a sense of wonder and curiosity as learning happens freely through a spectrum of spaces empowering a community of collaborators.
Our firm has endured more than 75 years of history, collaboration, trials and triumphs, all leading us to where we stand today. We are proud to be one of the longest operating architectural firms in the region.
Don Hollis founds firm as Donald R. Hollis, AlA Architect in Overland Park, KS
The firm is renamed Donald R. Hollis AIA, J. David Miller Associate
Opened offices in Denver, CO & Council Bluff, IA. Construction finishes on KU's Lewis Hall
Don and Leah Hollis are killed in a small plane crash in South America during a mission trip
HMA adds its first interiors employee
Firm adopts a new logo and new name: Hollis + Miller Architects
HMA wins AIA Kansas City Firm of the Year Award
Firm names first female president – Dr. Michelle Chavey
Dave Miller begins as the first full-time employee in June
Bob Hollis joins the team; firm receives first $IM job for Meadowbrook Jr. High in Shawnee Mission, KS
HMA is incorporated as a “C” corporation in Nebraska (Kansas had no corporate laws yet)
Merger with Roberts & Wisniewski creates the
Hollis + Miller Group
Firm opens a satellite office in Lee's Summit, MO with 13 employees
Hollis + Miller places sole emphasis on educational design
Firm celebrates 70 years in business and moves to fully remote work navigating Covid Pandemic
Hollis + Miller celebrates 75 years in business
