Hurricane Sandy Rebuild // Milford, CT

Innovative.
Thoughtful.
Practical.

We are an architectural design collaborative based in Harford, Connecticut. A design-centric, service-oriented, hands-on studio designing innovative spaces for both private and public sectors.

• We have completed innumerable projects of varying levels of complexity, scope, and budget

• We bring the formal training, practical experience and diverse perspectives that result in thoughtfully designed buildings and spaces

• Our architectural vision is formed by spatial, mechanical, cultural, and artistic experiences, as well as extensive formal study and practical knowledge

• We’re dedicated to serving our clients' needs through continuous collaboration, partner-level attention, and consideration of specific vision, geography, budget, materials, and function

The details:

• We have extensive knowledge of current building codes, construction materials, and methods

• We incorporate the most contemporary, industry-accepted and approved materials, technologies, and design techniques. We pay special attention to materials and approaches that will complement the proposed site within the determined construction budget

• We work to include Green Building and Net Zero components into our designs, and implement measures that reflect future design standards in best practices for human health, based upon our experiences designing and living through the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Our Beginnings.

Founded in 2004 by Jeff Jahnke, HAPi brings together design influenced by travel, outdoor experiences and an artistic passion. As a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, Jeff received his five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree from the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York. Jeff studied the aspects of movable and kinetic architecture, the construction of full-scale objects (to better understand materials and details), color theory and its application to the spatial aspects of architecture.

A few HAPi thoughts:

  • We incorporate the most contemporary, industry-accepted and approved materials, technologies, and design techniques

  • We pay special attention to materials and approaches that will complement the proposed site; and will be feasible, given the determined construction budget.

  • HAPi architects and consultants have extensive knowledge of current building codes and construction materials and methods

  • HAPi is a true collaborative; as such, it welcomes and encourages feedback from individuals, communities, and building committees and will host workshops and other opportunities for this purpose

  • We have design-build experience and, when requested to do so, will use this unified approach to ensure that the design and construction processes remain cost-effective and on schedule