• A woman with curly hair sits at a desk in a home office with blue built-in bookcases, shelves filled with books, dual monitors, and lamps. A wooden table with brown leather chairs sits on a patterned rug, beside framed art and architectural sketches on the walls.
  • Two people in casual attire discuss plans inside a wooden house frame under construction. One holds a tablet, the other a notepad. Sunlight streams through large windows and exposed beams, highlighting the early stage of the building process.
  • A person sorts through black and white sketch postcards laid out on a wooden table. Several stacks of cards, art supplies, and a green box are also visible. The individual is wearing dark jeans and a black floral shirt.
  • Two people sit at desks in a modern office, facing computer monitors with technical drawings. The man has gray hair and wears a striped polo shirt; the woman has curly dark hair and wears a striped blouse. Blueprints and office supplies are on the tables around them.
  • Three people sit at a wooden table, each writing on a printed paper with images and text. The woman in focus has long blonde hair and wears a dark blouse; she is concentrating on her work. The room has light, plants, and office supplies in the background.
  • Three people sit around a dark wood table in a bright office. An older man in glasses speaks while gesturing, with papers and a rolled-up blueprint in front of him. Two women listen and take notes. Large windows and a lamp are in the background.
  • Two people work at a wooden table with architectural drawings, sketches, and blueprints. One person holds a pencil over a building illustration. Rolled and unrolled plans, tracing paper, and detailed line drawings are spread across the table.
  • Two women sit at a wooden table drawing on white paper. One woman wears a white eyelet dress and black headscarf, while the other wears glasses and a black dress. Art supplies and a brass lamp are visible, and the background is softly blurred.
  • A man in a blue blazer is leaning over a desk, reviewing and marking architectural blueprints with a pencil. His workspace is bright, with a desk lamp, computer monitors, rolled-up plans, and office supplies, indicating an architectural or design office.

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A Legacy Firm

When founding the firm in 1982, Jim Strickland selected the name “Historical Concepts” to symbolize the firm’s design philosophy, a choice that also spoke to his desire to create a firm where the body of work would take precedence over the name of any individual. Jim’s vision was that Historical Concepts would grow over time into an enduring institution, creating a legacy that preserves the original design philosophy and culture of excellence even as the firm’s members change with the generations.

A man with brown hair, wearing a white collared shirt and dark sweater, leans over a table with architectural blueprints, smiling at the camera. He holds a red pencil and stands in a room with floral-patterned wallpaper and cream paneling.
Five people—four men and one woman—gather around a table studying architectural blueprints. One older man in the center points at the plans while the others engage and look on. Maps and architectural prints hang on the light-colored walls behind them.
Two women work at computers in an office. The woman in front, wearing a purple top, is focused on her screen and using a mouse. The woman behind, in a light blue shirt, gestures with a pen while talking. Papers and office supplies are visible on the desk.
Four smiling young adults stand behind a table with open books, holding a sign that reads #hcinternlife in a well-lit room with brass lamps, green chairs, and floor-to-ceiling curtains behind them.
Four people are sitting around a table covered with papers and notes, working on a project. One woman is leaning over, writing on a document, while another woman looks on attentively. Two men in the background are smiling and looking at each other.

Hiring Philosophy

The firm’s growth and success are rooted in the passion, character, and talent of its people.

Throughout the years, we’ve followed a philosophy of controlled growth, viewing every new hire as a long-term investment in the future of Historical Concepts. Hiring the best and brightest, investing deeply in their development, and promoting from within have been cornerstones of our stability and culture. This approach has created a family-like atmosphere where team members are encouraged to grow into new roles and explore areas of interest throughout their careers.

Eight people stand in a grassy park with tall city buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky. They are smiling, casually dressed, and standing close together, enjoying a sunny day outdoors in an urban setting.

Our Internship Program

Internships at Historical Concepts are more than a summer job – they are immersive, hands-on experiences.

Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor and welcomed into a collaborative studio environment, offering an introduction to our clients, services, and project types. The internship is designed to complement academic training by bridging the gap between conceptual design work and the practical application of those skills in service to clients. Interns also gain exposure to daily life at Historical Concepts – both in and out of the office – providing a meaningful understanding of the firm’s people, culture, and purpose.

A woman stands and speaks to three seated colleagues at a table covered with papers and tablets. Behind them, architectural drawings and images are pinned to a corkboard. The group appears to be in a meeting or collaborative discussion in an office setting.
Three young adults, two seated and one standing, smile indoors. The two seated hold a white sign reading “#hcinternlife.” Behind them are a piano, a framed map, and books. The setting is bright and looks like an office or lounge.
A group of five people stand on a brick path facing a large historic red brick house with tall windows, black iron balconies, and columns. The house is surrounded by greenery and iron fencing, and the scene is lit by warm sunlight.
Two men stand at a table covered with open architecture or design books and large papers, discussing and pointing at the documents. In the background, two women stand near windows and a Happy Birthday sign. The room has a creative, collaborative atmosphere.
Two women sit at a table in a library or office, collaborating on paperwork. One woman points with a pencil while the other writes. There are documents, a rolled-up plan, and bookshelves in the background. Another person sits blurred in the distance.
Three men in a bright, wood-paneled office review architectural plans spread out on a table. One man points at the plans with a ruler, while another sits and looks on. Large windows let in natural light, and bookshelves line the wall in the background.

Studio Structure & Mentorship

Small design studios are the building blocks for the firm.

Each studio is led by a Principal and Owner in the firm which ensures that each client and project are given continuous attention by the most senior members of Historical Concepts. Small studios also ensure that each team member is placed in the best environment to succeed through daily oversight and mentorship from a Principal. These factors create a culture of communication, individual growth, and collaboration, as well as consistent levels of service across a broad range of project types.

opportunities

OPERATIONS MANAGER

We are seeking an OPERATIONS MANAGER to join our team in Atlanta on a full-time, in-person basis. The Operations Manager will work closely with all practice areas and senior leadership to mitigate risk for the organization and ensure that day-to-day operations align with the firm’s business goals. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience, including operations management, within the architecture and/or engineering industry.

posted 6/16/2026 – LEARN MORE

Internship & General Employment Inquiries:
Laura Strickland, Human Resources Manager
lastrickland@historicalconcepts.com

Historical Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
At Historical Concepts, we make all employment decisions without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, service in the uniform services, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

Sample Internship Work

A pencil sketch of a brick courtyard with a central building featuring a door and round window, surrounded by shrubs and bushes. Mountains rise in the background, and part of another building and plants appear in the foreground on the right.
Architectural sketch of a building facade shows arched windows, a door, and detailed notes on materials and finishes like brick and marble. A tree and figure are depicted on the roof terrace. Handwritten measurements and labels indicate design elements.
Collage showing architectural sketches and 3D renderings of two small pavilion-like structures with conical roofs, round windows, and horizontal siding. The bottom images show the structures in a landscaped garden setting.
Detailed sketch of two large, historic, two-story buildings with wrap-around balconies and railings on a street corner. Small groups of people are seen near the buildings, and landscaping lines the sidewalks. The sky is lightly shaded.