“We resonate with the mission of those organizations,” he says. “I think that’s a big part of why we like doing them.” At the same time, Frank believes that experience is why the firm has continued to attract those kinds of projects – clients like working with them because of an in-depth understanding of their spaces and how they are supposed to function. “We just kind of get it,” he says. “We bring a basis of understanding to those projects right from the start, and I think that’s really appreciated by the clients we work with.” “That’s not to say we do the same thing every time,” he clarifies. “Every church is unique and part of our philosophy is treating every one as a unique entity. We try to be open to understanding their individuality and not come in with preconceived ideas. We approach each project on its own terms.” The rest of the firm’s work is comprised of quite a broad base of general commercial work, including commercial retail units, tenant improvements, and a lot of work for public school boards. In the school sector, the firm started off doing small projects, but over the years those projects have gotten larger and more consistent. No matter the type of project, Frank says they try to listen and be attentive to the particular needs of each client. He believes that’s also a big part of why clients choose Frank Hilbich Architect – he makes himself personally available to them. “I have some really great team members who can run and handle projects, but clients know they can always get a hold of me personally if they need to. They have a direct connection with the principal that I think they appreciate.” MAY 2025
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