HMC Architects provides architectural planning, master planning, graphic design, and interior design services through 10 offices in California and Nevada. The company specializes in institutional projects, designing education, health care, and government facilities for public and private clients such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Mt. San Antonio College, and California State University. HMC is focused on expanding services in key areas, including planning, design integration, research, and sustainable design. The company was founded in 1940 by Jay Harnish. Harnish was later joined by Jack Causey and Mel Morgan. The firm became HMC Architects in 1978.