We explore built spaces through real-time modeling to improve what we build and how we live.

Name: Hoyt Architects
Price range: $

2 Companies, 1 Studio.

Developing unique architectural solutions requires new ways of thinking about architectural problems. Our studio environment promotes collaboration among Architects, Landscape Architects, Planners, VR Artists, and Programmers to design, test, and build projects.

If the software and tools don't exist, we write new software and create new tools through research and development, and our tech company, Imerza.

Our immersive design process creates a deeper understanding of each project by studying design parameters ranging from mass, scale, topography, circulation, sun orientation and lighting to materials, texture and finishes.

We prototype architecture and urbanism through interactive visualization and custom software.

Test urban ideas in real time

Hoyt's team is made of architects, game developers, city planners, and computer scientists, following a methodology we call “urban analog” or real-time analysis of multiple variables and solutions.

We have been facilitating interactive visual communication for architecture and urbanism for over 20 years.

We utilize AI technology

We continually develop and use AI to do real time simulations of crowd flows, pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle travel. By utilizing our AI model we have been able to test how different iterations of a single design can effect our built environment.

We create digital twin models

Our Digital Twin models are living, breathing, urban laboratories where design ideas can be tested and shared. Through these models users can develop analytical, block-by-block alternatives and see how these alternatives influence the use and experience of urban places.

Leadership

Gary Hoyt — FAIA

Gary is the founding Principal of Hoyt Architects and serves as its President and Design Director. He has more than 30 years experience in the design field as an Architect and Urban Designer. Prior to forming his own firm, Gary worked as a Design Architect for Safdie Architects where he was involved in several notable projects such as Cambridge Center and The National Gallery of Canada. Gary co-founded Design Options, one of the first 3rd party programs for AutoCAD dedicated to using CAD as a design tool. He is also the co-founder of the visualization company, HAL, and tech company Imerza.

Chris Gallagher — AIA, NCARB

Chris is Managing Partner and VP of Hoyt Architects, he has more than 30 years of experience in design, planning, and construction. He manages operations of the firm and oversees the firm’s renovation, historic preservation, and other more traditional Architectural design projects. Chris addresses human scale detailing and historical reference for the firm. Chris is also past chair of the City of Sarasota Planning Board and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

George Scarfe — Associate AIA

George manages a wide range of projects from small-scale retail properties to high-rise skyscrapers. He has been instrumental to the design of Hoyt Architects’ projects including One Park Sarasota, The Mark, and many others. Scarfe, a U.S. Navy veteran, began his education in 2000, later earning a Master of Architecture degree from the University of South Florida in 2011. He joined Hoyt Architects following his Architectural Experience Program with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)