# May Architecture > Official May Architecture business agent. May Architecture is an architecture and planning firm specializing in healthcare and higher education projects… ## Ask it a question May Architecture answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/mayarchitecture. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_mayarchitecture and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About May Architecture May Architecture overview May Architecture is an architecture and design firm focused on creating impactful environments for care, learning, and daily life. The firm describes itself as "architects of change", driven by ideas that challenge convention and help create the unimaginable. Through design, May Architecture aims to inspire defining moments that transform how people experience healthcare, higher education, and the spaces that support them. Practice focus - Focus on architecture that shapes how people experience the world, with an emphasis on purposeful, lasting, and human-centered spaces. - Deep experience in healthcare and higher education, working on projects that support patient care, learning, student life, and campus services. - Work that bridges complexity with clarity, turning institutional and organizational vision into built environments. Firm profile - Established in 2006, beginning in a single shared room with three employees. - Has grown to operate from two national offices, in Atlanta, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. - Brings together a multi-disciplinary team of experienced professionals who value collaboration, curiosity, and bold thinking. - Combines targeted, local solutions with nationwide experience and support. Clients and sectors May Architecture works primarily with: - Healthcare organizations, hospitals, and clinics. - Academic institutions and universities. Projects often involve: - Facilities that support healthcare delivery, patient and family experience, and clinical services. - Campus buildings and environments that bring together dining, learning, wellness, administrative services, and student support. Source: https://www.mayarchitecture.com ## What May Architecture does May Architecture offers an integrated set of services that support institutions and organizations from early visioning through design and implementation. Architecture - Designs buildings and spaces that shape how people experience the world. - Approaches each commission as an opportunity to elevate everyday experiences through purposeful, lasting, and deeply human spaces. - Specializes in complex healthcare and higher education environments, aligning functional needs with clarity and design quality. Master planning - Uses master planning as a strategic tool for transformation. - Helps institutions articulate long-term ambitions, align stakeholders, and set a clear course for growth. - Balances near-term realities (such as budget, phasing, and existing conditions) with bold, long-term thinking so organizations can grow with intention. Pre-planning and programming - Begins design with listening, inquiry, and understanding how spaces must function, feel, and adapt over time. - Conducts pre-planning and programming to uncover what truly matters to users, operations, and future flexibility. - Develops programmatic frameworks that provide a responsive, visionary foundation for subsequent design. Advisory services - Works with leadership teams before formal design may begin, helping to frame challenges and opportunities. - Supports decision-makers in exploring options, weighing scenarios, and navigating change. - Acts as a trusted advisor grounded in insight, experience, and purpose. Feasibility and visualization - Provides feasibility studies to help clients understand what is possible within given constraints. - Uses visualization to translate complexity into clear, compelling narratives that inform decisions and build consensus. - Helps stakeholders evaluate alternatives and move the right ideas toward reality. Interior design - Designs interior environments that are intuitive, inspiring, and reflective of the people who use them. - Looks beyond aesthetics to consider health, learning, connection, and overall experience. - Integrates furniture, furnishings, and equipment that support healthcare and university academic environments, working with specialized suppliers. Source: https://www.mayarchitecture.com ## Where May Architecture works Lists Jacksonville, Miami Lakes, Atlanta, Opportunity, and Milton as a location. Names Florida, Georgia, and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact May Architecture operates from two offices in the United States. Atlanta office - Address: 1175 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30361 - Phone: 404-614-0700 Jacksonville office - Address: 50 North Laura St., Suite 2500, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Phone: 904-481-1900 General contact and inquiries - New business inquiries: info@mayarchitecture.com or 404-614-0700 - Media inquiries: communications@mayarchitecture.com - Careers and internships: careers@mayarchitecture.com - Other or general inquiries: Use the above contact details or the contact form on the May Architecture website. Business hours are not listed on the website; callers should contact the firm directly for current availability and scheduling. Source: https://www.mayarchitecture.com ## Careers and workplace culture May Architecture describes its workplace as a place for the curious, the driven, and the visionary. Team and culture - A team of highly experienced, multi-disciplinary professionals. - A culture where collaboration, curiosity, and bold thinking drive each project. - Different viewpoints are considered essential to innovation and strong design solutions. Core values and working principles - Best Idea Wins: The strongest ideas rise to the top regardless of origin; every voice at the table matters. - Listen First: Client engagement is grounded in listening and asking questions that foster discovery and insight. - Shared Purpose: The team designs with a sense of responsibility to others and to a larger purpose, aiming to create meaningful impact for communities. - Visionary: The firm emphasizes innovation over trend-following, seeking to reshape what architecture can achieve. - Always Learning: Design is viewed as a tool for impact, with each project treated as an opportunity to learn and elevate lives and communities. Careers and applications - May Architecture invites prospective team members who are interested in the future of healthcare and higher education design. - Candidates can send a resume and/or portfolio directly to careers@mayarchitecture.com. - May Architecture states that it is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Source: https://www.mayarchitecture.com ## Representative commissions and project types May Architecture's commissioned work illustrates its focus on healthcare and higher education environments. The firm works on renovations, expansions, and new facilities that support patient care, research, student life, and campus services. Selected commissions Examples of featured and named projects include: - Shepherd Center Hospital Renovation – A major renovation that redefines what a rehabilitation environment can be, including an acute brain injury floor, wellness and infusion clinics, immersive training and therapy spaces, and an improved arrival experience. - UGA West Campus Dining, Learning, Well-Being Center – A collaborative project that brings together dining, learning, and wellness under one roof to create a hub of connection and student support. - Georgia Tech HR Progressive Workplace – A renovation of the Human Resources Building into a centralized hub for human resources and administrative services, with flexible workspaces, improved circulation and daylight, and technology-enabled meeting spaces. - Designing Comfort and Clarity in Outpatient Oncology – Outpatient oncology environments designed to support clarity, comfort, and patient-focused care. - UVA Health Oncology Expansion – Oncology-related space expansion to support clinical services and patient experience. - Northside Diagnostics Clinic and Lab – Diagnostic care spaces that emphasize light, flow, and flexibility. - Emory Behavioral Health Patient Care Building – Behavioral health facilities that support patient care and healing. - Emory Midtown Emergency Department Renovation – Expansion and renovation of emergency care environments. - Atrium Health Nursing Simulation Lab – Simulation lab spaces that prepare the next generation of healthcare workers. - Northside Milton Medical Office Building – Local medical office facilities that support accessible healthcare. - Emory Cell Therapy and Hemapheresis Unit – Specialized clinical environments that support advanced treatment and research. - Select Miami Lakes Inpatient Expansion – Inpatient expansion supporting patient-focused growth. These projects reflect May Architecture's expertise in: - Healthcare facilities, including inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, and behavioral health environments. - Academic buildings and student-focused facilities, including dining, learning, wellness, and administrative spaces. For details on additional commissions and project photography, please refer to the Commissions section of the May Architecture website. Source: https://www.mayarchitecture.com ## What May Architecture has not published yet These are things people ask May Architecture that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - project timelines - guarantees of outcomes - legal advice - clinical outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.mayarchitecture.com