Senior Principals

Gregory L. Palmer
SENIOR PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, AIA, NAPLES
As president of Harrison Design, Greg leads the management committee and oversees the work and operation of the entire organization of six offices on the east and west coasts. He is based in the Naples office, which he opened in 2017. Greg joined the Atlanta-based firm in 1995 and brings an expertise in institutional, residential, hospitality, historical renovation and resort planning. His extensive knowledge of classical architecture and historically precise detailing informs much of the firm’s most illustrious projects, which have received numerous architecture awards and recognitions.
Greg is licensed to practice in Florida and 19 additional states and the District of Columbia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering technology from the Southern Technical Institute (now known as Kennesaw State University) in Marietta, Ga. He serves on the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) Florida chapter’s board of directors and is a past president of the Southeast chapter. Greg is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the American Institute of Architects, and Naples Design District. He is on the advisory board of the City of Naples Community Redevelopment Association. In 2012 and 2022, he served as a juror for the Acanthus Awards of the ICAA’s Chicago chapter and in 2018 he was a juror for the Mizner Awards in Florida. Greg designed one of two homes that led to the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center and Veranda naming the firm 2022 Southeast Architect of the Year. He also earned a 2022 Palladio Award and 2020 Mizner Award for a residence in Atlanta.

John J. Albanese
SENIOR PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, AIA, ATLANTA
After earning his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, John received his Master of Architecture from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Va. He began his career as a draftsman with a firm in Sayville, NY, before moving to Georgia in 1997. In 1999, John joined Harrison Design as a project manager and 10 years later, was named principal. He’s a registered architect in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. He’s a member of the American Institute of Architects, Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, National Trust for Historic Preservation and a certified member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Since 2020, John has served on the board of directors of the Chastain Park Conservancy and in June 2022 he joined the board of the Bill Harrison Foundation.

Richard C. Hatch
SENIOR PRINCIPAL, ASSOCIATE AIA, ATLANTA
With bachelor’s degrees in architecture and architectural engineering from the Southern Technical Institute (now known as Kennesaw State University) in Marietta, Ga., Rick was named a firm principal in 2009. Rick started his career as a draftsman for an architecture office in Marietta and joined Harrison Design in 1998. Along with the American Institute of Architects, he is a member of the National Historical Society, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. Since June 2022, Rick has served on the board of directors of the Bill Harrison Foundation. He volunteers with the GA FIRST Foundation throughout Georgia.

Bulent A. Baydar
SENIOR PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, AIA, ATLANTA
While working with Harrison Design, Bulent helped establish offices in Santa Barbara in 2004 and Washington, D.C. in 2010. He is a registered architect in Connecticut, Georgia, Florida and Virginia, and received his Master of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture. He joined Harrison Design in 1995 and has been a principal since 2014. Bulent is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), National Trust for Historic Preservation and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He serves on the board for the City Springs Theatre Company in Sandy Springs. Bulent designed one of the homes that led to ADAC and Veranda naming the firm 2022 Southeast Architect of the Year. He also earned two Honor awards in 2022 from the AIA Atlanta.

Jesse J. Harrison
SENIOR PRINCIPAL, LOS ANGELES
Jesse joined Harrison Design’s Los Angeles office in 2010 as business development director. Prior to that, Jesse had cofounded a company in Atlanta that brands, markets and manages luxury properties for event, media, television and film partnerships. His previous experience includes directing a contemporary art gallery in Atlanta and specializing in marketing fine art for the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. He’s a founding member of UNICEF NextGen Los Angeles; is on the development committee of the Los Angeles Conservancy; served on the advisory board of DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS in Los Angeles, and is a member of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art.

Karen H. Ferguson
SENIOR PRINCIPAL, INTERIORS, ASID, ATLANTA
Karen Ferguson is the Director of Interiors at Harrison Design and currently serves as President of the ASID Georgia Chapter. A frequent award winner and inspiring leader, Karen brings a depth of expertise to every aspect of interior design—from space planning to selecting and creating custom finishes, furnishings and accessories. Her work spans a range of styles, each distinctive and carefully personalized to reflect the client’s goals. Widely recognized for her ability to craft warm, engaging contemporary interiors, Karen’s approach is defined by organic textures, thoughtful juxtaposition and an impeccable eye for detail. Her accolades include Second Place Winner in the traditional category of the prestigious 2024 Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest, Southeast Designer of the Year in 2019 by the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center and Veranda magazine, and ASID Georgia’s 2024 Best of Show Design Excellence Residential Renovation for her rustic-yet-modern lake house in Blue Ridge. She has also been honored with multiple Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Kitchen & Bath of the Year awards. Karen is a graduate of the University of Georgia, Athens, with a bachelor’s degree in furnishings and interiors. She is passionate about elevating the design community through mentorship, collaboration and leadership.

Anthony Grumbine
SENIOR PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, AIA, SANTA BARBARA
With his Master of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, Anthony joined Harrison Design in 2007. He received his bachelor’s degree in architectural studies with high distinction and a bachelor’s degree in art history with distinction from Carleton University in Ottawa. Anthony serves on the City of Santa Barbara’s Historic Landmarks Commission and the Board for the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation. He is a regular walking tour leader for a number of local groups, including the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. An accomplished artist in watercolor renderings and architectural drawing, Anthony regularly contributes articles regarding architecture to a number of local publications.




























