Cara Shimkus Hall, FAIA, Esq. - Principal

Ms. Hall is a principal and architect responsible for all hospitality projects in the firm. Her more than 20 years experience includes working directly with clients, the project team, government officials, regulatory agencies, developers, property owners, adjacent land owners and brokers to achieve successful projects. She is also an attorney with extensive planning and zoning hearing experience nationwide, who has successfully obtained all necessary development approvals for significant projects in hundreds of different jurisdictions throughout the United States. Her design and prototype experience with many of the major hospitality flags is a significant asset to clients during the design and approval process for every hotel project.

Mrs. Hall can be reached at csh@gh2.com

John A. Graham – Senior Architect

Mr. Graham is an architect with more than 25 years experience with multiple building types including over 15 years focused on hospitality design. He has experience with jurisdictions in more than 25 states across the country and has worked with almost every major hospitality brand and flag.

He is responsible for work in all phases of design and construction undertaken by the firm, including planning and zoning, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration. His experience includes adapting prototype designs for specific site conditions and unique “one off” designs based on brand criteria to achieve projects that meet the clients needs while maintaining the brand’s image.

 

Ashley A. Wells, IIDA - Interior Designer

Ms. Wells is an interior designer and heads GH2's interiors department. Her responsibilities include interior materials specifications, FFE specifications, purchasing & expediting, space planning and design, and preparation of interiors construction documents. She has experience with a variety of projects including education, hospitality, and offices.

FIRM LEADERSHIP

Michael R. Hall, AIA, CCS - Principal

Mr. Hall is a principal and architect at the firm. Mr. Hall directs the operation of the firm and is responsible for design, production, and management of architectural services rendered on all projects undertaken by GH2. Mr. Hall's 20 years of experience includes design and management in all project phases for a wide range of project types, including health care facilities, justice facilities, multi-use meeting and conference facilities, private residences, park facilities, historic preservation projects, and office facilities.

Mr. Hall is a Registered Architect in 34 states, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and is also a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), and Certified Construction Specifier (CCS).

Mr. Hall can be reached at mrh@gh2.com

Cara Shimkus Hall, FAIA, Esq. - Principal

Ms. Hall is a principal and architect responsible for all hospitality projects in the firm. Her more than 20 years experience includes working directly with clients, the project team, government officials, regulatory agencies, developers, property owners, adjacent land owners and brokers to achieve successful projects. She is also an attorney with extensive planning and zoning hearing experience nationwide, who has successfully obtained all necessary development approvals for significant projects in hundreds of different jurisdictions throughout the United States. Her design and prototype experience with many of the major hospitality flags is a significant asset to clients during the design and approval process for every hotel project.

Mrs. Hall can be reached at csh@gh2.com

Chris Seat, AIA - Principal

Mr. Seat is an architect and principal at the firm. He is responsible for work in all phases of design and construction undertaken by the firm, including programming, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Clients, owners and contractors have praised his ability to effectively work toward the common goal of quality, on-time, on-budget projects.

Mr. Seat has been involved with many different project types; his experience includes working on hospitality, residential, educational, health care facilities, and equine facility projects. He utilizes his creativity and technical ability to produce quality architecture for the clients with whom he works.

Mr. Seat can be reached at tcs@gh2.com