In just two decades, PHX Architecture has made a name for themselves in the valley, gaining recognition and accolades from several award-giving bodies and publications.

They’re an architectural firm based in Scottsdale that specializes in luxury residential, golf clubhouse, and hospitality design. These also include spas, ballrooms, fitness centers, country clubs, resorts, and more.

They pride themselves in embodying “Living Architecture,” a term they use in creating designs that seamlessly blend site, form, functionality, and the human scale.

While they’re known to incorporate not just a client’s personal style, we like that they take into account the regional landscape, local materials, and timeless style as well.

Erik Peterson, their president and founder, has won numerous industry awards and has been featured in top-tier architecture publications such as Architectural Digest, INTERIORS Magazine, Luxe Magazine, Wall Street Journal and California Homes, and more.

As far as experts in design go, you can be assured that he and his team are more than qualified and capable. 

Their previous clients commend them for being able to beautifully-integrate natural elements in their luxury designs. The results are sleek, modern, and sophisticated; yet, inviting and warm.

Since they dedicate their time to every client, we hear that they can be quite selective in terms of the projects they see fit to work on. We also hear that they take longer to respond to inquiries, so that can be a bummer to first-time inquiries.

We still think, though, that it’s nice of them to be accommodating and transparent. All things considered, they’re a great choice if you also see them fit for your vision and end goals.

WDS Architecture is a boutique commercial architecture office that specializes in tenant improvements and commercial builds around the valley. 

The owner, Mike Marden, is a registered architect. He saw how most business owners get overwhelmed by the red tape and everything needed to start a build project, so he made it his mission to help ease the process for them.

Not only does he assist in the construction plans and building permits, he also makes himself available to them 24/7 – a kind gesture that clients love about him.

He does this with their Plan + Design + Build + Capture solution. From setting a project timeline and budget, to drawing up plans and assisting with tenant improvement build outs, up to interactive jobsite walks – he and his team are completely hands-on.

We also hear that he’s a delight to work with. It seems that his clients find him knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly helpful every step of the way.

We think that these are all important qualities to look for in choosing an architect, so we give him major props for those.

According to them, their process is unique in the industry because the same people who will draw your project are the same people who will build it. We appreciate the continuity this provides their clients.

The only downside is, they can only take on a limited number of clients at a time since they’re a small team. And even though they’re open 24/7, expect some minor delays in responses.

Style and strategy go hand-in-hand over at Ideation Design Group. Since 2004, they have been delivering full services as a modern and boutique architecture and design firm.

They specialize in restaurant and retail design, as well as tenant improvement. They firmly believe that the devil’s in the details when it comes to creating designs that are eye-catching and built for success.

That being said, they consider themselves as a one-stop shop. They have an architecture division, interior designs services, food service design, graphic design, as well as a procurement department. 

What’s more is their IDG Purchasing allows for more customization capabilities by acquiring furniture, fixtures, and equipment for their clients.

As can be expected, their office is a reflection of their work. It’s an impressive space with an equally impressive facade – rustic, industrial, and welcoming; similar to what you’d usually anticipate for a food or retail space.

From what we hear, their team is a creative powerhouse. Not only are they talented and stylish strategists, they also have several awards under their belt to impress clients (even more).

While the lot of them have a reputation for being nice and friendly, we did hear that some of their members are not as consistent in providing the same quality of customer service with everyone. 

It would also appear that while they’re very responsive through phone calls, email inquiries take longer for them to get back to. 

Aline Architecture Concepts is an architecture studio that’s rapidly making waves and scaling new heights in industrial and modern architecture and design.

They believe in creating healthy spaces – meaning, architecture that is streamlined, devoid of unnecessary materials, clean and simplistic, and heavily-focused on the use of renewable materials.

What we really like about them is their commitment to sustainability. They take into consideration energy and water conservation, local sourcing, community engagement, and paper product consumption. 

This allows them to create meaningful environments that not only inspire, but enhances the local community of Arizona as well.

To them, no project is too big or small, but it’s for these reasons above that they can be selective in their projects as well. 

Their main commitment to clients is building structures that the next generation will want to preserve – something that we deeply respect and hold them in high regard for.

From what we’ve heard, their designs are mostly unique and genuine, as they don’t believe in following trends. It’s also very much custom-made for every client as they don’t have a standardized design.

Like most firms, their process begins with a free consultation to review project expectations. After a successful bid, they send bi-weekly status updates for full transparency and to keep clients in the loop.

We only wish they kept open lines of communication, as we heard that it sometimes takes them days to respond to queries. Putting that aside, we still think they’re a solid choice if you ever need any of their services.

For more than two decades Hayes Studio has been shaping residential and commercial architecture and interior design, building community, and creating memories one project at a time.

What we like about them is how their small team of licensed architects and interior designers are closely and intimately involved throughout the entire process.

This way, we know that we’ll get the highest quality of service and results.

We appreciate how client-centered they are. They focus on bringing a client’s vision to life. This, while still staying within budget and the timeline.

Another thing we like about them is how they re-use existing commercial buildings and make them more beautiful.

The designs for homes and commercial spaces they create are also distinctive, and they can enhance the look of any space.

One thing about them is that they don’t have much feedback from clients available. We think it would be nice to see other people’s opinions about them besides our own.

As of writing, they are yet to relaunch their website, so interested individuals can’t see their more recent projects. The only ones that can be viewed are their projects on their Facebook page, but the latest posts are from 2018.

BRR is an architectural firm that provides clients with innovative and creative designs for various commercial, retail, and multi-family establishments. With over 60 years of experience in the field, they have since then been accommodating various projects such as groceries, hospitality properties, and offices among others.

We like that their design procedures are collaborative and highly customized wherein their experienced team of professionals makes sure that the vision and preferences of the client are integrated and properly executed in all stages of the project.

Furthermore, they are also partnered with various interrelated companies and organizations in the field such as Fairfield by Marriot, Cushman & Wakefield, and AMC Theatres among others to ensure that all services are equipped with quality products for sustainable periods.

Note though that they might have limitations when it comes to the size of projects that they accommodate since their portfolio are usually of commercial and big establishments.

Overall, with their well-connected network, various and diverse office locations, and innovative take on their designs, we highly recommend them to clients in the area looking for professional architectural services near them.

DesignLink Architecture & Planning has had over 30 years of experience in the industry, and we think that when it comes to anything about home building, they’re the people to call!

We’re unsurprised that they’ve received several awards because of their personalized approach to their services, and it’s something we like about them.

Their team strives to have a close relationship with their clients so that they can develop string designs that will meet their client’s vision and goals.

We’re impressed by the wide range of services they offer, which include Custom Home New Builds, Custom Home Renovation, Kitchen Design and Renovation, Bathroom Design and Renovation, Restaurant and Bar Design, Tenant Improvement, and Interior Design Services.

With the services they offer, we think they can be anyone’s one-stop solution for anything home building!

We find that they have such a professional and amiable team which makes the entire experience of working with them worthwhile.

The work they do is also impressive and we think you’ll be just as impressed as us. We highly recommend!

BCA has over 40 years of experience in the industry.

What we like about their team is how they provide clients with a professional, integrated approach to project development, from land acquisition to occupancy.

What we also like is the convenience they offer as the single point of contact for all aspects in the needs of a project.

They have projects under different sectors and industries so they have a breadth of experience, which we think is an asset.

We like how customer-oriented their service is and make sure to put client needs above anything else. Their team is easy to work with and one that produces quality solutions at a great price point.

We highly recommend!