MAY 2025 Exploring opportunities Looking ahead, Frank Hilbich Architect Inc. is conflicted about growing, as they want to make sure they are able to maintain their personal touch and professional culture. Currently, the firm employs a team of 11 people, including another credentialed architect – Rui Nakao, who joined Frank in 2020 with the plan of bringing him into partnership. Rui’s significant experience in multi-family housing and seniors’ complexes, commercial and retail projects has allowed the firm to move to a whole other level. “Currently, we’re wrestling with the question of ‘Do we want to grow?’” Frank says. “The potential is definitely there. There seems to be a lot of opportunity coming our way because of our reputation and our network of contacts, but we’re not sure yet about the next steps. Do we continue to take on whatever comes our way, or do we become more selective and stay at the size we are at?
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