HMS Architects is a professional corporation headquartered in New Orleans, LA.  The firm offers full architectural services, including: Feasibility studies, Programming and planning, Master planning services, Consulting services, Conceptual design services, Preparation of construction documents, Interior design services, Landscape design services, Project management, Construction administration services, and Expert witness and consultation.

Collaboration, experience, talent and continuity forge the backbone of the firm. HMS Architects is a recognized leader in providing sound, creative and enduring design through a collaborative process. Through the latest technology and a work environment designed to foster camaraderie and teamwork, HMS Architects bring both an internal and external cooperative effort to our client's projects. Our size, experience and "project team" approach offers ease of communication both within the firm as well as with clients, contractors and consultants. Our commitment to collaboration ensures each client the greatest possible breadth of ideas and outstanding results.


The firm consists of a professional staff of 17 people including 2 principals, Charles B. Montgomery, AIA ASLA and Keith Steger, RA, CSI.  HMS principals have a collective sixty years of project experience and have overseen the staff working together at HMS for the better part of the decade.  With approximately half of our staff being senior architects we have an in depth knowledge of the challenges associated with various building types.