As Director of Design and President of HBM Architects, Peter Bolek is the heart of the firm’s collaborative working model taking an active role in both strategic and detailed design solutions in the studio. His passion lies in the belief that in addition to solving complex and pragmatic needs of a client’s program, design has the transformative power to enhance our everyday life experiences. Peter provides design leadership and insight into all of the firm’s projects, as well as acting as the project designer on the firm’s most significant projects. Peter has more than 20 years of experience with public sector clients and has participated in and orchestrated all facets of feasibility studies, programming, planning, design and construction of library projects across the country. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and the integration of LEED ideas and components, the firm’s designs include multifaceted solutions spanning many styles from historic to contemporary and have been recognized by the American Institute of Architects, Association of Licensed Architects, Library Journal Magazine, and American Libraries Magazine for excellence in design. In addition to quality design solutions, Peter endeavors to adapt each project appropriately to its community, function, and site. Using design charrettes, he works through a collaborative process with the firm’s clients resulting in completed projects that fit perfectly within their communities.