Justin Hughes
Registered Architect | WELL AP
With 20 years of professional experience, Justin brings technical architectural knowledge, intuition, and creative design solutions to architectural projects of varying typologies, scales, and complexity.
Typically, assuming the role of team leader and project architect, Justin works closely with the client and consultants to develop high quality designs, technical solutions and ensures that documents are easily understood for permit review and constructability.
Justin loves the collaborative design process and understands that every team member has a unique perspective and something valuable to offer. He is just as eager to contribute to the development of his peers as he is to listen and learn from others and strives to build lasting relationships that are built on trust, respect and inclusivity.
Usually involved early in schematic design through construction administration, Justin takes pride and ownership of his work and loves to see every project to completion. His involvement throughout a project’s entirety has been important to the success of many projects.

Education
2000 - 2005
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Architecture
Minor in History of Architecture
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
1998 - 2000
North Penn
High School
Lansdale, PA
High School Diploma
Design Contest Winner for Memorial Garden for Students
Certifications
& Affiliations
2014 - Current
Registered Architect, California
2023 - Current
WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
2022 - Current
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
2005 - Current
National Council of Architecture Registration Board (NCARB)
Professional Experience
2020 - Current
SmithGroup - Sacramento, CA
Office Roles:
Climate Change & Resilience Committee - Active Member
Project Roles:
Assistant Project Manager, Project Architect, Technical Architect
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Project Types:
Healthcare​
2014 - 2017
SmithGroup - San Francisco, CA
Project Roles:
Project Architect, Technical Architect, Designer
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Project Types:
Workplace, Core & Shell, Tenant Improvement, Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Healthcare
2012 - 2014
SmithGroup - Washington, D.C.
Project Roles:
Technical Architect, Designer
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Project Types:
Workplace, Core & Shell, Residential, Commercial, Retail, Interiors
2006 - 2012
Barton Parterns - Norristown, PA
Project Roles:
Project Architect, Technical Architect, Designer
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Project Types:
Residential Mid-rise Multi-family, Condos, Apartments, Townhomes, Single-family, Community Clubhouses, Redevelopment, Community Planning
2005 - 2006
Archer & Buchanan Architecture - West Chester, PA
Project Roles:
Architectural Designer
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Project Types:
High-end custom Single-family homes
Areas of Interest
Wellness & Architecture
Nature & Architecture
Biophilic Design
Sustainable Design
Volunteerism
Greenhills Elementary School
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Help Organizers during Fundraising Events
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Art Docent for K-2nd Grade
Granite Bay Football Club
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U10 Recreational League Soccer Coach