About

Company Overview

At PQH Group Design, we create spaces that respond to today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s opportunities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, we deliver integrated services in architecture, interior design, planning, and construction, guided by our core values of design excellence, client trust, and professional reliability.

Every project begins with a conversation; with our clients, the site, and the community it serves.

This dialogue shapes designs that are forward-thinking, grounded in function, and built to endure. It’s an approach reflected across our work, from civic and educational facilities to healthcare and complex mixed-use projects.

Our Mission

To lead in shaping the future of the built environment through innovative design, sustainable practices, and collaborative partnerships consistently delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a leading architectural design firm, partnering with our clients to create environments that inspire, perform, and last.

our journey

From our founding roots to our current role as a trusted design partner, PQH Group Design’s path has been shaped by innovation, collaboration, and enduring client relationships.

Founded in Jacksonville, Florida as Perez Suarez and Associates, Inc. by Jose Perez and Augusto Suarez, with an early focus on commercial architecture, K-12 schools, and private sector multifamily projects.

1982

Founding

Became Perez Associates Architects, Inc. after leadership changes. Ricardo Quinones and Rob Hoenshel joined, strengthening the practice and expanding work into higher education and municipal projects.

1986

Leadership Changes

With three principals leading the firm, it was renamed Perez Quinones Hoenshel Architects, Inc., later shortened to PQH Architects, Inc. with the launch of a new brand identity. This transition marked a new era of growth, expanding work across educational, municipal, federal, and multifamily projects, including the U.S. Postal Service.

1990s

Becoming PQH

Added planning, interior design, and construction services, establishing a fully integrated practice. In 2009, the firm became PQH Group, Inc., reflecting broader services and a strengthened leadership structure.

2000s

Expanding Services

Following the recession, PQH expanded into new markets and strengthened capabilities across civic, educational, healthcare, and housing projects. In 2015, the firm was renamed PQH Group Design, Inc. to reflect a renewed focus on design services and an expanding leadership team.

2010s

Growth and Market
Diversification

Today, PQH Group Design is led by a six-partner team that combines diverse expertise and fresh perspectives. Five of the six represent a new generation of leadership. This structure builds on the firm’s legacy while ensuring continuity of vision and long-term growth.

2020s

Six-Partner Leadership Team

The firm unveils a refreshed brand identity, unveiling a new logo, updated colors, and a redesigned digital presence, reflecting both its history and its future direction.

2025

Rebrand