"Hicks did a marvelous job with the building in Palm Beach. He was the right person to restore 400 South Ocean Boulevard because he understands his father's work and feels responsible for maintaining his legacy by safeguarding the integrity of the building. As a child, Hicks was exposed to many of the great artists and architects from the late 20th century so he is conscious of that heritage. It informs the way he works, as well as the choices he makes. All of that is enhanced by the fact that when you work with him he's truly a gentleman."

"When Hicks Stone became architect for the repair and reconstruction of 400 South Ocean Boulevard, he understood that the best approach was to respect his father's original design while modernizing the building through the latest technology. True to his father's remark that 'the desire for a beautiful environment must originate with the people,' he has been a tireless coach for the 400 owners, inspiring everyone to deliver the finest solution possible."

"I loved how imaginative and collaborative Hicks was to work with. He was very open to ideas, able to respectfully and gently adjust my requests to make them work with his design. He renovated my loft and created a wonderful design for my office and media center. He also did a great job with the materials and colors. Throughout, he was meticulous, fastidious and accessible."

"Hicks designed a very stylish weekend house for us in a traditional style that has some interesting contemporary elements which are also practical. For example, we requested a shingle house that would turn gray which is difficult if you work with regular cedar and don't live near the ocean. To solve the problem, Hicks found an Alaskan cedar that would age as we wanted. Because we often have guests, we had privacy issues, so he put in a skywalk. He paid a lot of attention to details, things that other architects may not focus on. He was flexible throughout, which made the process easy. In the end, he put a lot into the house given the budget. We've since had people knock on our door to find out who the architect is!"

"If indeed the best architecture is the result of a successful collaboration between client and architect, I can truly say that working with Hicks Stone reified my true belief that good architecture comes from such a process. Although Hicks Stone is an architect who wants his clients to be happy, he has enough of an imagination to invent interesting solutions of his own for whatever the project may be."

"Hicks and I are friends as well as collaborators on a house that my wife and I are building on a small island off the coast of Maine. Among the things I appreciate most about Hicks is that he listens to all the voices that are critical to the design process and incorporates these multiple points of view. That's why I've recommended him to other clients. He listens carefully to both husband and wife and makes sure that their concerns are reflected in the design. Working together has never gotten in the way of our friendship nor has our friendship ever gotten in the way of him speaking up for the quality of design."

"Hicks is like a fine wine. Once the project is done the beauty of the design makes for a lovely finish that gets better and better with time. I worked with him on two renovations to the same property. The result is a traditional house with some modern elements. The design is wonderfully symmetrical and filled with small architectural details that speak quietly but are noticeable. Throughout the process, Hicks was very accommodating."