ABOUT US
Huffman Architects is a full service Raleigh based architectural design firm, licensed in the State of North Carolina, that seeks to create projects that foster communities, enhance our built environment and enrich lives. We pursue design excellence through research, analysis, a thorough understanding of site and listening to our clients’ needs. Each situation presents exciting opportunities, whether it's starting from scratch or enhancing something that already exists. We are inspired by the potential thoughtful design has to inspire and improve the way we live, work and play.
Prior to founding Huffman Architects in 2010, Dan Huffman was a partner at Hager Smith and Huffman Architects and Cherry Huffman Architects. Our firm was originally located in Dan’s Garage Studio, which won the AIA North Carolina Merit Award in 2013 and the AIA Triangle Design Merit Award in 2014. Dan retired on January 1, 2024 after an illustrious career in North Carolina spanning 5 decades.
Eric Sowers moved to the Triangle in 1996 to begin his career in Durham at Hoke/New Vision Architects then moved to Cherry Huffman Architects in 2001, where he and Dan worked closely together. In 2012, after working at Cherry Huffman Architects and then RATIO Architects for a total of 10 years, he joined Huffman Architects. Eric became a partner in 2014.
In 2005, Miranda Potthoff moved to Raleigh to begin her career as an intern at Cherry Huffman Architects. She progressed to managing large projects there and later at RATIO for a total of 9 years prior to joining Huffman Architects. She became a partner in January 2017.
In 2016, we moved to our current location at 632 Pershing Road in Raleigh where we have more space to focus on great work.
MEET OUR TEAM
We believe that architecture has the power enhance communities by providing welcoming places for people to gather and valuable services to citizens.
Miranda Potthoff
Architect + Principal
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Eric Sowers
Architect + Principal
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Teddy Coleman
Architectural Designer
Associate AIA
Adrienne Franz
Architectural Technician
Erin Kennedy Architectural Designer
Associate AIA
Tara Reed
Interior Designer
Associate IIDA
WHAT WE DO
Our team has a long history of creating beautiful, cost effective, and environmentally friendly public and private facilities. Our clients will attest to our ability to meet project goals while remaining on time and within budget.
Our Design Services Include:
+ Programming
+ Space Planning
+ Feasibility Studies
+ Existing Building Analysis
+ Accessibility Analysis and Compliance
+ Building Code Compliance
+ Architectural Design
+ Interior Design
+ Historic Preservation
+ Sustainable Design
+ Construction Detailing and Documentation
+ Specification Writing
+ Building Permitting
+ Public Bid Administration
+ Construction Administration
+ Building Warranty Walkthroughs
+ Project Management
RECOGNITION
2018 Community Appearance Award
East Regional Library Renovation
Knightdale, NC
2014 AIA Triangle Design Merit Award
Laurel Hills Studio + Garage
Raleigh, NC
2013 AIA North Carolina Merit Award
Laurel Hills Studio + Garage
Raleigh, NC
2010 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards
Leesville Community Branch Library
Raleigh, NC
2007 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards
Urban Ministries of Wake County, Inc.
Raleigh, NC