Harry Gandy Howle + Associates is a Vero Beach, Florida architecture firm that has designed custom homes, renovations, additions and landscapes for more than 40 years. Founder Harry Gandy Howle, a licensed landscape architect, blends classical principles with modern living, in work that reaches from coastal Florida to the mountains of North Carolina and Cozumel.
An integral part of our design philosophy incorporates sustainable design into all projects, including blurring the distinction between your interior and the great outdoors through generous use of wide balconies and open rooms.
Strong relationships with licensed and experienced general contractors are paramount to the success of all Howle & Associates’ design projects. The teams of professional contractors that rely on our expert architectural direction speak volumes to our clients’ satisfaction.
It’s ultimately the client’s taste that determines the design direction of a custom home. Harry is a purist when adhering to the precepts of a chosen architectural vernacular. Historical antecedents, whether from Classical Greece, Italian Renaissance, Colonial Charleston or the 1920’s Palm Beaches, provide proficient solutions for our clients’ dream homes.
Restoring a home to its former glory takes special care, especially when it has been damaged by a natural disaster. Renovating a home to bring the design more current or to adopt a change in lifestyle is common, yet complex. Our team understands the delicate balance required for a successful renovation.
Whether adding more square footage or improving curb appeal, additions to an existing home require an experienced team that understands form, function and the ability to seamlessly marry the old design with the new.
Every project begins with the building itself: its massing, proportion and relationship to the site. We develop the overall design from classical principles and carry it through detailed architectural drawings, giving the contractor a clear and complete direction to build from.
A floor plan should follow the way you live. We shape room sizes, circulation and sightlines around daily routines, entertaining and views, opening rooms onto wide balconies and outdoor living areas wherever the site allows.
Often the heart of the home, a kitchen has to work hard and still belong to the house. We plan layout, storage, light and connections to family and outdoor spaces so the kitchen feels integral to the home's architectural character rather than added on.
A licensed landscape architect, Harry’s multi-disciplined approach expertly bonds the architecture to the landscape with a seemingly transparent transition from indoor spaces to outdoor living areas.
Our office is in Vero Beach, Florida, and much of our work is along Florida's coast. Over more than 40 years our designs have also reached the mountains of North Carolina, the Southeast coastline and as far as Cozumel.
The client's taste sets the direction, and Harry adheres closely to the chosen style. Our portfolio includes Georgian, French Provençal, Mizner-inspired Mediterranean, coastal, tropical, cottage and contemporary homes, drawing on precedents from Classical Greece and the Italian Renaissance to Colonial Charleston and the 1920s Palm Beaches.
Both. Alongside new custom homes, we design restorations, renovations and additions, including homes damaged by natural disasters, with the goal of joining the old design and the new seamlessly.
Yes. Harry is a licensed landscape architect, so the house and its landscape are designed together, with an easy transition from indoor rooms to outdoor living areas.
We design the home and provide architectural direction throughout the project. Construction is carried out by licensed, experienced general contractors, and our long-standing relationships with those teams help each project run smoothly.
Begin with a personal consultation, a chance for us to learn about your lifestyle and goals. Call 772.231.4222, use our contact form, or visit our office at 645 Beachland Blvd., Suite 6, Vero Beach, Florida 32963.
