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About  Us

H-Level strives to be a leader in high-performance architecture in Naples, Florida, as well as nationally and internationally. The company philosophy is simple — we aim to create High-Level, beautiful, and unique architecture that is seamlessly and harmoniously integrated into the environment.

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A  Life  in  Architecture

Growing up in a family of architects, artists, and inventors, design has always been part of Brandt’s DNA. His grandfather, Arthur Brandt Henning, was a renowned architect in Indiana whose work left a lasting mark on the built environment — and a legacy of thoughtful, purpose-driven design that continues to influence Brandt’s approach today.

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2005   Setting  Roots

As architectural interns — Michaela arriving from Europe and Brandt from the American Midwest — they meet through design, art, and community in Southwest Florida, unknowingly laying the groundwork for the place that becomes home and later the foundation for H-Level Architecture.

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2010   H-Level  is  established

Founded in 2010 as a one-person studio by Michaela Henning, H-Level grew steadily over the years. In 2013, Brandt Henning joined as a partner, expanding the practice into a collaborative studio supported by a small core team and a trusted network of consultants.

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2025   Milestone  Year

With over 300 projects completed, H-Level reflects on 15 years of thoughtful growth and design exploration. The firm’s work spans new custom homes, residential renovations, commercial projects, planning studies, and consulting — ranging from modest, budget-conscious designs to complex, high-end residences. Throughout its evolution, H-Level has remained committed to community engagement, dedicating time each year to pro bono and community-focused work.

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2026   Brand  Refresh  &  New  Website

Building on fifteen years of experience, H-Level enters its next chapter with a refreshed brand identity and a new website. This evolution reflects the studio’s growth, values, and clarity of purpose — refining how H-Level communicates its work while staying rooted in its core principles of thoughtful design, sustainability, resilience, and human-centered spaces.

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Accolades

  • AIA  SWFL  Awards
    AIA SWFL Awards

    2019

  • AIA  SWFL  Restoration  Merit  Award  Brewery
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    2019

  • Merit  Award for  Naples  Townhouses  &  Commercial  Office
    1555 Cheaspeak Avenue Townhouses 01

    2018

  • AIA  Southwest  Florida  Chapter  Merit  Awards for  Naples  Townhouses
    1555 Cheaspeak Avenue Townhouses 02

    2018

  • AIA  SWFL  Design  Award
    Ankrolab Brewery 03

    2017

  • AIA  SWFL  Awards
    2019
    AIA SWFL Awards
  • AIA  SWFL  Restoration  Merit  Award  Brewery
    2019
    Ankrolab Brewery 01
  • Merit  Award for  Naples  Townhouses  &  Commercial  Office
    2018
    1555 Cheaspeak Avenue Townhouses 01
  • AIA  Southwest  Florida  Chapter  Merit  Awards for  Naples  Townhouses
    2018
    1555 Cheaspeak Avenue Townhouses 02
  • AIA  SWFL  Design  Award
    2017
    Ankrolab Brewery 03

Client  Testimonials

  • Jun  Feng  Shui

    Jun  Feng  Shui,  Homeowner

    Over these years we have worked with H-Level Architecture on several projects including our own home in Naples, Florida. Throughout the entire process, H-Level maintains open communication, ensuring you are informed and involved every step of the way. They also demonstrate an impressive ability to manage timelines and budgets, delivering the project on schedule and within your financial parameters.

  • Todd  Rosenthal

    Todd  Rosenthal,  Homeowner

    Brandt and his team are amazing! From concept to reality the attention to detail is the best I’ve ever dealt with. I’ve built a lot of homes and by far he’s exceeding my expectations. Building and designing homes is not an easy task but when it’s H-Level it brings the experience to another level.

  • Kelly  Joy

    Kelly  Joy,  Homeowner

    A forward-thinking, professional, talented and award-winning architectural company. They listen to what you require and produce effective, LEED/green-forward and contemporary designs. They are budget-conscious without cutting corners. I would highly recommend H-Level for all your architectural needs.

  • Jun  Feng  Shui
  • Todd  Rosenthal
  • Kelly  Joy

Jun  Feng  Shui,  Homeowner

Over these years we have worked with H-Level Architecture on several projects including our own home in Naples, Florida. Throughout the entire process, H-Level maintains open communication, ensuring you are informed and involved every step of the way. They also demonstrate an impressive ability to manage timelines and budgets, delivering the project on schedule and within your financial parameters.

Todd  Rosenthal,  Homeowner

Brandt and his team are amazing! From concept to reality the attention to detail is the best I’ve ever dealt with. I’ve built a lot of homes and by far he’s exceeding my expectations. Building and designing homes is not an easy task but when it’s H-Level it brings the experience to another level.

Kelly  Joy,  Homeowner

A forward-thinking, professional, talented and award-winning architectural company. They listen to what you require and produce effective, LEED/green-forward and contemporary designs. They are budget-conscious without cutting corners. I would highly recommend H-Level for all your architectural needs.

H-Level is a founder-led architecture studio supported by a small core team and a trusted network of consultants and collaborators. For each project, we assemble the right specialists — from engineering and interiors to sustainability and visualization — so we stay agile while delivering highly tailored solutions.

Leadership

  • Brandt  Henning
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    Architect,  Partner  &  Design  Leader

    Brandt Henning, AIA, NCARB is a Florida-registered architect with over two decades of experience in residential, commercial, civic, and planning projects. He earned his architecture degree from Ball State University in 2003 and has been practicing in Southwest Florida since 2004.

    Raised in a family of architects, artists, and inventors, Brandt brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to design that balances creativity with technical rigor. His work reflects a deep understanding of coastal construction, resilience, and constructability, and he has played a key role in multiple award-winning projects recognized by the American Institute of Architects.

    As a partner at H-Level Architecture, Brandt helps guide the firm’s commitment to sustainable, resilient, and well-crafted design solutions that are built to last.

  • Michaela  Reiterer  Henning
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    Principal,  Green  AP

    Michaela Henning was born and raised in the Italian Alps and studied architecture in Venice, Berlin, and Graz, Austria. Guided by a free-spirited curiosity and a desire to experience different cultures, she pursued her education and early career across Europe before earning her master’s degree in architecture and becoming a licensed architect in Italy. She later built her life and professional practice in Southwest Florida.

    In 2010, she co-founded H-Level Architecture with her husband and partner, Brandt Henning. Her work focuses on modern, context-driven design with an emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and well-being. Michaela’s experience spans residential, commercial, hospitality, interiors, and urban planning, and she has contributed to multiple award-winning projects. Her international background informs a holistic, human-centered approach to design.

  • Brandt  Henning
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  • Michaela  Reiterer  Henning
    Michaela Team

Architect,  Partner  &  Design  Leader

Brandt Henning, AIA, NCARB is a Florida-registered architect with over two decades of experience in residential, commercial, civic, and planning projects. He earned his architecture degree from Ball State University in 2003 and has been practicing in Southwest Florida since 2004.

Raised in a family of architects, artists, and inventors, Brandt brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to design that balances creativity with technical rigor. His work reflects a deep understanding of coastal construction, resilience, and constructability, and he has played a key role in multiple award-winning projects recognized by the American Institute of Architects.

As a partner at H-Level Architecture, Brandt helps guide the firm’s commitment to sustainable, resilient, and well-crafted design solutions that are built to last.

Principal,  Green  AP

Michaela Henning was born and raised in the Italian Alps and studied architecture in Venice, Berlin, and Graz, Austria. Guided by a free-spirited curiosity and a desire to experience different cultures, she pursued her education and early career across Europe before earning her master’s degree in architecture and becoming a licensed architect in Italy. She later built her life and professional practice in Southwest Florida.

In 2010, she co-founded H-Level Architecture with her husband and partner, Brandt Henning. Her work focuses on modern, context-driven design with an emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and well-being. Michaela’s experience spans residential, commercial, hospitality, interiors, and urban planning, and she has contributed to multiple award-winning projects. Her international background informs a holistic, human-centered approach to design.

Press

  • Elevated  Design  Essentials for  Refined  Living
    H Level Press Design Essentials

    2025

  • Bold  Coastal  Architecture  with  Relaxed  Elegance
    Bold Coastal Architecture with Relaxed Elegance

    2025

  • Nordic  Restraint  Meets  Florida  Living
    Nordic Restraint Meets Florida Living

    2024

  • Gulfshore  Life  Eye  Catching  Front
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    2023

  • Gulfshore  Life  Into  the  Woods
    Gulfshore Life Into the Woods

    2022

Coastal  Charm

With over 15 years of practice in Southwest Florida, we bring deep experience across residential, commercial, planning, and specialty projects. We understand the region’s climate, codes, and complexities and how to design within them intelligently. It’s one of the many reasons we’ve been featured in a beautiful book ‘Coastal Charm: Waterside Living’ by Gingko Press. You can pick up a copy online below.


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Coastal Charm