Principals

S. Michael Hoffman, AIA, NCARB

S. Michael Hoffman, AIA, NCARB, is a founding Principal of H+dlT Collaborative. With more than 35 years of comprehensive architectural experience, he enjoys melding conceptual design, planning, and finish details.

Michael is a Buckeye, an Alumni of The Ohio State University, where he focused on Architectural Theory. Meanwhile, working at his father’s firm, Michael gained critical hands-on experience working with building contractors on site. His mastery of technical building construction detail is always appreciated by contractors.

While his architectural career has spanned a diverse scale of projects, he maintains his singular commitment to satisfying client desires and goals. His commitment to community also is exemplified through his volunteer board positions with Sound Experience and Crush Kids Cancer, a Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital, as well as being a ride leader for Cascade Bicycle Club.

Carlos de la Torre

Carlos A. de la Torre, is a founding Principal of H+dlT Collaborative, with more than 30 years of architectural experience, he enjoys merging design and function in every project regardless of scope or size. He also specializes in working with developers and brokers to create functional feasibility analyses, proformas, and site assessments.

He received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Architecture as a Presidential Scholar from the University of New Mexico and among his distinguished awards was the coveted Thesis Distinction Award. While completing his Masters in Architecture he studied abroad at the Universidad de Granada, Spain. Carlos’ unique vision started early while working at his father's architectural practice and is evident in the buildings he designs. It is emblazoned on his specialty of hospitality and mixed-use buildings, to his custom residential work.

He seeks to create designs that responds to a clients’ vision, site context, environment, budget and market trend. He believes the cornerstone of a successful project is helping clients find innovative design opportunities that promote success and lasting value.

Meet the Team

  • Project Architect

    Started her career working in biomedical research facilities at the University of New Mexico and then designing educational facilities in Native American communities in northern New Mexico. Now an official Seattlite, having lived here for 19 years, her focus has been on bringing the beautiful northwest environment into single-family and multi-family residential design. When not taking advantage of the outdoors, she spends her time with her family, dog Coco, and cat Kitty-Kitty Bang-Bang.

  • Project Manager

    Bachelor of Architecture with thirteen years of experience in residential design between NYC and Seattle. Her dog Lupita is an honorary H+dlT employee, and has 5 years experience in barkitecture.

  • Project Manager

    Has been with H+dlT since 2018 and brings 12 years of residential architecture experience between the east and west coast. Currently exploring West Seattle with his wife and two Aussies.

  • Job Captain

    After spending her fourth year studying abroad in Florence, Italy, Laura graduated in 2023 with a B. Arch, Italian Studies minor, and Construction Management minor from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. She is now living in Reno, Nevada with her husband & two kittens, Sage & Spruce.