40 Years

Of Space Exploration

Since 1978, Hafer has collaborated with clients to explore the potential of the spaces we create. Like our company, our work has evolved. Our team has grown, our services have expanded-and our vision has become more ambitious, exciting and refined.

For nearly 40 years I have watched many talented men and women blossom into dedicated professionals who take pride in producing work that improves lives.
David Wills
Principal
The people who work here care deeply about our clients and each other. That's the key to our continued success.
Wesley Davis
Mechanical Engineering CAD Technician
In another 40 years, Hafer will be doing what we've always done: helping our clients tell stories through innovative design.
Jill Rawley
Director of Marketing
Since I started working at Hafer in 1994, our reach and the size of our projects has grown dramatically. What has stayed the same is the work environment where creativity flourishes.
Rick Hayden
Technology Manager
It’s more than just a job: We have the opportunity to impact our community and are encouraged to give back personally.
Rebecca Brady
Interior Designer
We are poised to take on the greatest evolution in our history. Our team has the talent and ability to see beyond the boundaries of conventional design.
John Mann
Project Manager
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Hafer grow from a local firm to a nationwide player. It all comes from the passion to deliver only great design solutions.
Amy Barrett
Principal, Electrical Engineer
Our success is the result of the people. It takes all of us working together. Every person has played a role in what we’ve accomplished and what we will continue to achieve.
Ron Steinhart
Principal, Mechanical Engineer
We have partnered with clients who understand the value of collaboration and enjoy working together to turn their visions into high quality built environments.
Vince Martin
Principal, Architect

1987

Indiana Government Center

Indiana Government Center

Launched Hafer from a local design firm to a regional firm with the manpower and skills to complete large, complex projects

Remains Hafer's largest project in terms of square feet

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1991

Deaconess Gateway Campus

Deaconess Gateway Campus

Hafer partnered with Deaconess on every project, growing the campus from an initial 30,000 sf medical office building to over 1,000,000 sf of full-service healthcare facilities

Demonstrated Hafer's expertise and leadership in healthcare design

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1992

Engineering Added To Service Line

Engineering Added To Service Line

Recognizing that architecture and engineering work best together, Hafer adds mechanical and electrical engineering to our services

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2007

University of Evansville School of Business

University of Evansville School of Business

Hafer's first LEED Certified project and the first LEED certified project in Southern Indiana

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2011

Berry Global

Berry Global

Large, global headquarters that established Hafer as leaders in corporate design

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2016

University of Southern Indiana Griffin Center

University of Southern Indiana Griffin Center

American School & University Outstanding Design Award winner

Honored by AIA Indiana for design excellence-the most prestigious award available

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