About Us

More about Jordan K. Pennington

Jordan is an experienced Architect with over fifteen years of demonstrated history working in the Architecture and design industry. His work ethic contributes to a versatile resume of completed works in healthcare, hospitality, higher education, custom luxury residential and commercial, as well as commercial development. Jordan is highly skilled with project management, client communication, consulting, project planning and production management, sketching and photography. Jordan graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a Masters in Architecture in 2009 and is honored to be a founding member of High Architecture.


More about Nic Simmerman

Nic brings over fifteen years of professional experience in Architecture and design, as well as several years of construction knowledge into the work he does. Nic earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from UTA in 2007 and began his career working on large scale multi-family projects throughout Texas and Florida. Nic continued his education while working full-time and completed dual Master degrees in Architecture and Business Administration in 2012. During this time he gained practical experience in commercial projects, working in both the design and construction sides of the real estate industry. Nic continued to grow as an architect, learning from every project and gaining experience along the way in the commercial, office, entertainment, and healthcare industries. Nic is excited to be a founding member of High Architecture and looks forward to shared success with his clients.


History

Nic and Jordan met while attending The University of Texas at Arlington. It was in school where they first learned they made a good team. They have since relied on one another to foster successful careers and invaluable experiences within the Architecture, Design and Construction industry. Their collaborative efforts and vision lead to the formation of High Architecture in the Summer of 2020, with a singular goal of developing and delivering high quality Architectural services. They believe in making the right decisions for client and the profession.

Nic and Jordan also share a unique history and upbringing. Their dads attended the same college in Kansas during the same time, never formally meeting, but laying the early stones in the path for their sons. Nic and Jordan were both born in Kansas and moved to Texas at a young age with their families. Coincidentally, each grew up working carpentry and construction projects; both of their grandfathers had wood shops, and they trade memories of tinkering around making millwork, levels, trinkets and toys. Jordan began learning carpentry and painting skills from the age of five, and one of Nic’s first paying-jobs was in a custom millwork shop where he gained valuable hands-on technical skills. These early experiences explain Nic’s and Jordan’s shared passion for craftsmanship and skilled-labor.

Culture

Passionate, hardworking, humble and constantly looking to elevate the art of the built environment.

High /hi/ adjective, noun, adverb

Definition of high :

: of great vertical extent : great, or greater than normal, in quantity, size, or intensity : a high point, level, or figure : a notably happy or successful moment : at or to a considerable or specific height

Architecture /ar-chi-tec-ture

Definition of Architecture :

: the art or science and practice of buildings : practice of designing and constructing buildings : the complex or carefully designed structure of something : a method of style of building

Core Values

High Quality : Quality in our services and the instruments of service... We believe it’s critical to deliver quality buildings and spaces to our clients and the people they serve, regardless of size or location.

High Standards : Holding ourselves to higher personal standards, expecting more from ourselves... We believe that industry standards matter, holding ourselves to the highest standards of professional practice, ethics and personal morals.

High Design : Sophisticated design created with intention and purpose… We believe that our most successful moments have yet to come, creating environments that encourage our own growth and expansion, delivering projects of the highest potential.

High Performance : Better, faster, or more efficient… We believe in delivering buildings that work at the highest level of performance for our owners and end users, consistently weighing possibilities of quality, standards, and design.

Types of Services

Architecture
  • Site Analysis
  • Site Planning and Design
  • Zoning Analysis
  • ADA and Life Safety Code Research and Consulting
  • Preliminary Budget Development
  • LEED Analysis
  • Land Planning Consultation
  • Site Development Consulting >
  • Feasibility Analysis and Consulting
  • Budgeting and Scheduling Consulting
  • Material Research and Selection
  • Conceptual / Speculative Design
  • Schematic Design
  • Design Development
  • Construction Documentation
  • Technical Specifications
  • Bid Coordination and Consulting
  • Standardized Bidding Process
  • Construction Administration
  • Construction Permitting
  • Contractor Selection Consulting
  • Construction Contract Review and Consulting
  • Product Submittal Review
  • Historic Preservation
  • MEP Engineer Consultant Coordination
  • Structural Engineer Consultant Coordination
  • Civil Engineer Consultant Coordination
  • Acoustic Engineer Consultant Coordination
  • Environmental Engineer Consultant Coordination
  • LEED Certification
Interiors
  • Finishes and Material Selection
  • Color Development
  • Fixture, Furniture and Equipment Selection
  • Millwork Detailing
  • Space Planning
  • Renovations
  • Observation of Installation
  • Custom Art / Art Installation Selection
3D and Graphic Services
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Architectural Visualization / Rendering
  • Video Fly-throughs
  • Virtual Reality
  • Project Presentations
  • Printing and Print Graphics
  • Custom Environmental Graphics

Architectural Photography

  • Professional Photography
  • Real Estate Photography
  • In Progress and Completed Buildings

Registered States:

Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma and Utah