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Flad Architects

Architectural planning for healthcare facilities

Overview

Flad Architects designs facilities for healthcare, higher education, and science and technology institutions around the world. Their work centers on planning and designing buildings that let scientists, physicians, and researchers conduct discoveries and advance health. The firm uses a collaborative, hands-on approach across eight cities and a 95-year track record to manage the complex needs of knowledge-based organizations. Their goal is to provide spaces that support research, education, and health outcomes by translating client needs into functional, well-supported facilities.

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About Flad Architects

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Why Flad Architects is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingDesignEducationHealthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Madison, WI

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • Flad opened new 2026 work at Coastal Carolina, signaling active higher-education demand.
  • LSUHS starts construction January 2027, creating another large research reference for biomedical clients.
  • Flad still hires aggressively, with 22 open roles on November 4, 2026, and a larger leadership bench.

What critics are saying

  • Healthcare and university clients dominate Flad; one capital-spending freeze in 2027 hurts revenue.
  • LSUHS's September 2028 expansion depends on NIH-backed demand; enrollment softness would shrink phase-two scope.
  • Custom prototype-heavy work raises execution risk; Seattle's concealed ceiling system needed repeated mockups and rework.

What makes Flad Architects unique

  • Flad pairs science-program expertise with structural design, shown on LSUHS's 2027 research conversion.
  • It keeps winning complex healthcare and education work, including UW veterinary medicine and Coastal Carolina.
  • Flad's teams handle adaptive reuse, like Seattle ceiling prototyping and mall-to-laboratory redevelopment.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Company News

Jobs.archi
Oct 17th, 2026
On-site construction administrato.

On-site construction administrato. Location: Los Angeles, USA Added on: 17 Oct 2026 If you enjoy solving complex construction challenges in an on-site collaborative environment, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad Architects, a national architectural firm, is partnering with UCLA to transform the former Westside Pavilion shopping mall into a nexus for discovery and innovation. Designed to connect academic researchers, corporate partners, startups, government agencies, and the community, it aims to act as a catalyst for multidisciplinary translational research. Hire Contractors This position requires the individual to be on the UCLA job site, Monday through Friday each week. The position is estimated to run through Summer 2028. Discover more Browse Careers How will your days be spent * On-site observations of facilities, general project and contract administration, payment requests, and change approvals. * Provide prompt and expeditious service regarding issues of interpretations, decisions, and construction bulletins. * Review and evaluate RFIs and submittals. Bring questions or concerns to the attention of design team members who will address problems and suggest resolutions. * Monitor construction changes, shop drawings, and/or other submissions from the contractor. * Review shop drawings, reject work that does not conform to the construction documents, and record the issues with a corrective action report or non-conforming work notice. * Coordinate outside consultants, as required, to complete the project successfully. * Facilitate timely communication between the owner, contractor, project manager, and other relevant team members for assigned projects; communication includes advising Flad team members of services needed during construction. What you bring to this role Experience: * Minimum of five years of Construction Administration experience working on large-scale commercial projects (utilizing concrete, steel, etc.) required; ten years preferred. * Skilled in collaboration, attention to detail, and communication. * An understanding of the principles of sustainable design and prior experience with LEED rating systems is preferred. Software Skills: * Proficiency in Bluebeam required; Revit preferred. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. * Experience in web-based project management programs required. Education: * Degree in architecture, construction, or related field required. * Sustainability accreditation preferred. * Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the United States preferred. Flad offers a wide range of benefits including: Hire Architects * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Generous paid time off and paid holidays * Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection - life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual base salary range is currently: $125,000 - $155,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience. Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Hire Architects If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at [email protected]. Discover more Try PM Software Hire Architects PI287061281 San Antonio, USA 23 Oct 2026 San Francisco, USA 22 Oct 2026 Brooklyn, USA 21 Oct 2026 Brooklyn, USA 22 Oct 2026

Garvin Design Group
Sep 30th, 2026
CCU College of Health and Human Performance groundbreaking.

CCU College of Health and Human Performance groundbreaking. Garvin Design Group and project partners celebrated the start of construction on the new Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance building at a special groundbreaking ceremony held on September 30. Garvin Design Group partnered with regional design leader Flad Architects to provide architectural programming and design for the 85,000,000 sf facility. Hood Construction is the construction manager for the project. The new interdisciplinary facility provides modern updates for some of CCU's fastest-growing programs of study with a significant focus on enhancing healthcare education, research, and community wellness initiatives within the region. "We're proud to work with Coastal Carolina to help create an active learning environment that will empower student success and support health science research and public health," Flad Principal Designer Chuck Mummert said. Featuring specialized, state-of-the-art experiential learning spaces, it will be home to programs in nursing, exercise science, physical therapy, recreation and sport management, public health science, and health administration. "We have enjoyed our collaboration with Coastal Carolina, Flad, and Hood," said Scott Garvin, Garvin Design Group President. "Our design team is honored to be involved with such a transformational project on campus." A range of classroom sizes, active learning labs, collaboration spaces, and exterior courtyards and terraces are open for all CCU students and faculty to use, encouraging the sharing of resources and experiences that will prepare students for interprofessional settings in the workforce and graduate study. "Hood Construction is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with Coastal Carolina and Garvin Design Group on such a significant building on campus," said Charles Stuart, Hood Construction VP. "This building will provide an exceptional opportunity for the next generation of health care professionals in our region, and we are excited to be able to contribute." The Health and Human Performance Building is targeting Two Green Globes certification and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2028.

Daily Journal of Commerce
May 4th, 2026
WASHINGTON: suspended ceiling.

WASHINGTON: suspended ceiling. The project team coordinated carefully to achieve a continuous flowing form while using a product not inherently designed to curve. Research facility Location: Seattle Contractor: Anning-Johnson Company Architect: Flad Architects Labor partners: Laborers International Union of North America; Western States Carpenters This tenant improvement project for an undisclosed confidential client within an existing building in Seattle features a custom suspended wood ceiling system developed as a prototype for future phases currently under construction. The project involved the design and installation of a highly sculptural ceiling intended to evoke the motion of a wave approaching shore. Flad Architects and Anning-Johnson Company collaborated closely to translate this conceptual design into a buildable and repeatable system. Anning-Johnson performed the complete suspended ceiling scope, including the custom fabrication and installation of the wood ceiling assemblies. The complexity of the ceiling geometry and the requirement to achieve a continuous flowing form while using a product not inherently designed to curve in this manner made this project unique and challenging. Over several months of design coordination with the architect and general contractor, Anning-Johnson constructed a full-scale mock-up in its warehouse to study geometry, attachment methods, and visual continuity. This process allowed the project team to refine the system and achieve the desired architectural expression. The city of Seattle required the entire ceiling system to be provided with toolless access. To meet this requirement, Anning-Johnson engineered the ceiling as a torsion spring system, introducing additional technical and coordination challenges. The installation required repositioning panel backers to align with the suspension grid, as well as close collaboration with the manufacturer, who modified backer locations on each panel to match field conditions. When reviewing the entries for this award the judges were impressed by the thoughtful problem-solving, and execution of the toolless access system. The team delivered a custom ceiling system that met regulatory requirements while maintaining the design intent and a high level of craftsmanship.

Tradeline, Inc.
Apr 10th, 2026
LSU Health Shreveport plans Research Expansion Project.

LSU Health Shreveport plans Research Expansion Project. Published 4/10/2026 LSUHS Research Expansion Project. Courtesy of the LSU Health Sciences Foundation Shreveport, La. LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) is planning to begin construction in January of 2027 on the Research Expansion Project. Designed by Flad Architects in association with Prevot Design and Sutton Beebe Babin Architects, the strategic development will create a new hub for biomedical discovery through the adaptive reuse of an existing 181,000-sf mall. The first $90 million phase of renovation will transform 92,500 sf of space to house the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Facility. Featuring an integrated vivarium, the center will include leading-edge laboratories for studies in cell metabolism, protein modification, and more, as well as offices for investigators and advanced instrumentation suites. The remainder of the complex will undergo general improvements in preparation for the next phase. Located less than a mile from the institution's main campus, the project addresses a crucial need for further research capacity to accommodate faculty who have been awarded R01 grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. The former Sears building offers wide-open volumes that can easily adapt to evolving programs, delivering a flexible and cost-effective solution that enables future changes in size and scope. Additionally, the choice to renovate an existing structure will allow for an expedited construction timeline. EMA Engineering & Consulting is acting as MEP/FP engineer and Aillet, Fenner, Jolly, & McClelland is serving as civil engineer. Completion is expected in September of 2028. | Organization | Project Role | | Flad Architects | Lead Architect & Structural Engineer | | Prevot Design Services | Architect | | Sutton Beebe Babin Architects | Architect | | EMA Engineering & Consulting | MEP/FP Engineer | | Aillet, Fenner, Jolly, & McClelland (AFJM) | Civil Engineer |

Arch2O
May 22nd, 2024
Ascendium Education Group Office Headquarters | Flad Architects

Ascendium Education Group partnered with Flad Architects to construct their headquarters in a newly built three-story office building on the northern side of Madison, Wisconsin.

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