Our Story
For over 35 years, Hornbeck Architects has been a boutique style architectural firm in southeastern Michigan. We have completed hundreds of projects ranging in size from small front porch additions to elegant new custom homes, cultural center and well-known area country clubs, to a new professional office building on historic Woodward Avenue.
Hornbeck Architects was originally founded in 1988 by Lawrence Hornbeck in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan as Lawrence C. Hornbeck & Associates. Previously, Lawrence spent 20 years working for the distinguished firm of Anderson-Reinke and Associates in Farmington Hills and then as head of single family residential at another well-known Detroit metro area firm Alexander Bogaerts & Associates in Bloomfield Hills.
Marking its 10-year anniversary in 1998, the firm relocated to expanded offices in Troy and son Christopher Hornbeck joined the firm. With the mentorship of his father, he quickly became integral into all facets of the business.
In 2007, to leverage the economic recession and broaden his background in a distinctive range of architectural project types, Christopher began a 6-year tenure at URS Corporation (consistently ranked #1 Design Firm in the country by ENR) as a Project Manager/Architect.
As the firm celebrated the milestone of its 25th Anniversary in 2013, Christopher Hornbeck re-joined the firm to work alongside his dad once more. Christopher assumed principal leadership of the firm and reorganized as Hornbeck Architects (formally Hornbeck & Associates Architects PC).
In 2023, the firm celebrates its 35th Anniversary!
Our History
1988
Lawrence Hornbeck founds the firm of Lawrence C. Hornbeck & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, MI
1998
The firm marks its 10-year anniversary and moves to expanded offices in Troy, MI. Christopher Hornbeck joins the firm full-time.
1999
Christopher Hornbeck graduates from Lawrence Technological University with Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2002
Christopher Hornbeck graduate's summa cum laude from Lawrence Technological University with Bachelor of Science in Architecture
2003
A move to enhanced offices in Troy, MI.
2005
Christopher Hornbeck graduates from Lawrence Technological University with Master of Architecture
2008
Christopher Hornbeck becomes Registered Architect in MI
2013
Reaching the 25th anniversary milestone, the firm re-organizes as Hornbeck & Associates Architects, P.C. with Christopher Hornbeck assuming principal leadership and moves offices to Rochester, MI.
2023
35th Anniversary!
2023
A move to enhanced offices in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Our People
Christopher Hornbeck, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
President / Architect
Professional:
Chris is a Registered Architect with experience in all areas of architectural practice. His professional history includes hundreds of new custom homes and home additions/renovations. Additionally, Chris has worked on a distinctive range of project types including air transportation, healthcare, retail and professional offices.
A graduate of both the College of Engineering and College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University, Chris received an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1999, Bachelor of Architecture in 2003 (summa cum laude), and Master of Architecture in 2005. In 2008, he became a registered architect and is licensed to practice in the state of Michigan.
Active in the profession and community, Chris taught architecture and construction at Baker College for over 5 years, has written for Rochester Suburban Lifestyles, and served on the Board of Directors for Boulder Ridge Condominium Association.
- Former professor of architectural design and structural analysis
- Lead architect for complex multi-discipline projects exceeding 60 million
- Completion of multiple LEED rated facilities
- Former Project Manager/Architect at #1 Design Firm in the country as ranked by ENR
- Implemented national client construction and branding programs
- Featured in Community Lifestyles newspaper
- Alma mater ranked among "America's Best Architectural Schools" by Architectural Record
Personal:
Chris was born in Rochester, Michigan and has resided in the area for most of his life. He currently lives in Oakland Township with his wife Jessica and their two younger children, their oldest adult daughter lives in Rochester. They recently completed an exciting full restoration and expansion of a family home first built and established as a fruit farm by Chris' great grandfather in 1945 where they passionately enjoy a home-centered lifestyle.
Lawrence Hornbeck, BA
Architectural Design
Professional:
Lawrence, after nearly 50 years of experience in architecture, is now (mostly) retired. He provides architectural design direction and peer review.
Lawrence began his career in 1966 working for the distinguished firm of Anderson-Reinke and Associates in Farmington Hills while attending Lawrence Technological University; from which he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture. Lawrence attributes much of his knowledge to his years working with the excellent mentors, Elmer Reinke and Gordon Anderson.
After 20 years with Anderson-Reinke, Lawrence became head of single family residential at well-known Detroit metro area architectural firm Alexander Bogaerts & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, before opening his own firm. He founded Lawrence C. Hornbeck and Associates in 1988.
- Design of multiple Blue Ribbon award winning homes in BIA Parade of Homes
- Published in 'Style' magazine and 'Better Homes and Gardens' magazine
- Former head of residential design at premier metro Detroit architectural firm
- Featured in 'Community Lifestyles' newspaper
- Recognition for superior construction documents by leading industry partners
- Alma mater ranked among "America's Best Architectural Schools" by Architectural Record