About Hixson

Established in 1948 as a structural engineering firm, today Hixson is a full-service architecture and engineering firm offering 20 integrated design and technical disciplines in-house. Consistently recognized as a top design firm in the United States, Hixson has established long-standing relationships with many of the world’s most well-recognized brands. We specialize in the design of complex food and beverage, workplace, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, and laboratory projects.

At Hixson, we are a Management by Values firm. This means that every decision we make is guided by our strategic vision of being a great place to work. To achieve this, we focus on three core values: to be an employer of choice, to achieve impenetrable client loyalty, and to contribute creatively to our community.

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20 Integrated Disciplines

Hixson has 20 architectural and engineering disciplines co-located under one roof, helping deliver comprehensive design solutions, and ultimately leading to successful business outcomes for our clients. Our in-house disciplines include:

Building & Site Design

Architecture
Interior Design
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering

Building Systems Engineering

Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Refrigeration
Industrial Wastewater
Environmental, Health & Safety

Project Control

Project Management
Cost Estimating
Construction Administration
Capital Project Management

Process Engineering

Process
Manufacturing
Automation/Controls
Process Layout
Process Utilities

Geographic Reach

With professional licensure across North America, Hixson is well-positioned to meet your needs, no matter where your project is located. This allows Hixson to provide a consistent approach to projects across a broad geography.

Recent Hixson News

Survey Says: The Annual Hixson Associate Survey

Since 1998, Hixson has invited our associates to participate in an annual survey. This initiative is more than a measure of satisfaction and engagement; it’s a shared opportunity to shape our workplace together. We’re excited to announce that in 2025, every eligible associate participated…a virtually unheard-of level of engagement for a survey! Among the categories of […]

Hixson is a Sustainability Giant!

Hixson is pleased to announce that we have been named to Interior Design magazine’s Sustainable Giants list! Whether sustainability is an important must-have for your next project, or your company simply wants to incorporate sustainable features where feasible, Hixson has the knowledge and experience to help. Read more about our sustainability capabilities here!

Hixson Promotes Allee Amstutz

Hixson is pleased to announce that Alexandrea (Allee) Amstutz has been promoted to Project Interior Designer. Allee’s responsibilities in this new role span the entire design process, including visioning, programming, space planning, material selection, furniture selection, and detailed design. In addition, Allee brings proficiency in the development of rendered project environments, helping significantly enhance design […]

Blast Off: Another Year of Partners in Education Begins

Hixson is excited to launch another year of partnering with our Partner in Education, St. Francis de Sales, a pre-K through grade 8 school located in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighborhood. Throughout the school year, Hixson associates volunteer in multiple programs with St. Francis, including: Halloween Reading. In this program, Hixson associates dress up in Halloween […]

Hixson Named to BD&C Magazine’s Giants 400 List

We are pleased to announce that Building Design & Construction magazine has once again named Hixson as a top Engineering/Architecture (E/A) firm! As always, recognition such as this would not be possible without the continued trust placed in Hixson by our clients, and the outstanding work of our associates. Thank you!

Welcoming Our Fall Co-ops!

Hixson, a long-time supporter of co-operative education, is pleased to welcome the following students as co-ops at Hixson for the fall semester: New to Hixson are… Sam Rose, Electrical Engineering Vighnesh Gunjal, Plumbing Engineering Hannah Muller, Structural Engineering Emily Taylor, Interior Design Returning to Hixson are: David Haskins, Mechanical Engineering Morgan Smotek, Architecture Welcome all!

Thrills and Fun at the Annual Hixson Picnic

Last weekend, Hixson associates and their families came together for our annual picnic! Sweet and savory food trucks fueled the fun, which included exciting activities like extreme trampoline, a shooting gallery, rock climbing, grand carnival games, a bounce house, and even a dual-lane water slide. Everyone had a great time enjoying the perfect mix of […]

Acoustic Strategies for Today’s Workplace

Modern workplaces often feature open floor plans, collaborative zones, and flexible layouts designed to enhance interaction and adaptability, but these environments also bring unique acoustic challenges. Properly designed and managed acoustics can significantly improve focus, boost productivity, and support employee comfort and well-being. In the newest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we look at […]

Are You Ready for Pack Expo?

The countdown to PACK EXPO is on, and we’re looking forward to connecting with you in Las Vegas! This premier event kicks off September 29, and we hope you’ll join us there! We’ll be at booth N-7432 and can’t wait to meet with you! Add us to your show planner, or if you prefer to […]

Hixson Featured in Food Engineering’s Annual Plant Construction Survey

Food Engineering magazine recently published its 48th annual Plant Construction Survey, which offers a comprehensive look at current trends and developments in the design and construction of food and beverage facilities. This year’s feature includes insights from Hixson’s Max Mather, Director of Business Development, and Automation Project Engineer David Overwine. Don’t miss it!

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