--- title: "Sonoran Design Group — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sonoran-design-group-pfvwus-pf~93738149 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~93738149.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sonoran Design Group" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5f83c10805414921_1156-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3530 N. Oracle Road #126, Tucson, Arizona 85705, United States" latitude: 32.2691 longitude: -110.9845 phone: "(520) 293-2375" website: http://www.sonorandesigngroup.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 21 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Sonoran Design Group Original Houzz profile: [Sonoran Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sonoran-design-group-pfvwus-pf~93738149) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Tucson, AZ - **Serves:** Tucson, Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, Tucson Estates, Tortolita, Dove Mountain, Honeybee Ridge, Starr Pass, Stone Canyon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves At Sonoran Design Group, custom designing is truly a pleasure. The unique environment of the sonoran desert provides many challenges and opportunities. We offer our proud heritage of capturing the charm and flexibility of the southwest desert. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Drafting - Barn Design & Construction - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - Deck Design - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Tucson - Casas Adobes - Catalina Foothills - Oro Valley - Tucson Estates - Tortolita - Dove Mountain - Honeybee Ridge - Starr Pass - Stone Canyon ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sonoran Design Group | | Address | 3530 N. Oracle Road \#126, Tucson, Arizona 85705, United States | | Phone | (520) 293-2375 | | Website | http://www.sonorandesigngroup.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 21 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sonoran Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sonoran-design-group-pfvwus-pf~93738149) - **Website:** http://www.sonorandesigngroup.com/ - **Phone:** (520) 293-2375 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - National Council of Building Designer Certification - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — L Simmons, Jan. 2019** > We just completed our house design with Sonoran Design Group (SDG) and we love it!! Gary and his team did a fabulous job. Gary listened carefully when we described what was important to us in a home and incorporated those things into his design. He also designed the home on the lot to maximum effect. We will have wonderful views from each room thanks to his thoughtful approach. In addition, Gary did an excellent job managing relations with the HOA during a demanding approval process. He was also very responsive – no emails or phone calls went into the ether here! Anytime we had a question or concern, he always got back to us very quickly. We highly recommend SDG and would absolutely use them again. **★★★★★ — Michael Jeffers, Jan. 2019** > We interviewed several architects and custom home builders to design/build a 3,400 SF custom home on our 1.6 acre estate lot located in Oro Valley, AZ. SDG had the best attitude and most patience in discussing conceptual design and providing advice prior to signing a contract with them. We appreciate that they also assisted us with selecting surveyors, soils analysis and civil/structural engineers. Ultimately we had a southwestern modern contemporary design with a great view of the nearby mountains. Our questions were fully and clearly answered and our input was fully taken in to account. I would recommend SDG without hesitation to anyone wishing to build a quality high end home! **★★★★★ — Brad Dorsey, Sept. 2018** > Gary and his team do great work. I took one of their stock plans, modified it and they were very attentive to the details. Would use again and wouldn’t hesitate referring anyone I know to use them. **★★★★★ — Stone Lane, March 2018** > These guys at SDG are just fantastic to work with. Never an issue and is always willing to "GO ABOVE AND BEYOND" > > Expeditious is what they do with very HIGH QUALITY RESULTS. > Highly recommended for all your Real Estate Designs and Consultations. **★★★★★ — David and Kelly Christensen, June 2017** > Professional. Accurate. Responsive. Creative. Accommodating. Friendly. These are just a few of the very positive adjectives that I would use to describe Sonoran Design Group, Inc. This is the first time that my husband and I are building our own custom home. Although we knew what we wanted, we gave SDG a lot of challenges with the design concepts/cost targets and they found creative ways to give us the majority of what we wanted and still stay within our budget. Gary quickly understood our design objectives. Communications with us, the builder, subcontractors, and the HOA entities were prompt, accurate, and always congenial. All of Gary’s people were knowledgeable and detail oriented. We especially appreciated both Gary’s and Justin’s help throughout the process – they were innovative, resourceful, and enthusiastic. Gary and his team were on top of it every step of the way. They completed the design package and HOA approvals in record time. Many thanks for a job well done! **★★★★★ — Barb Botz-Thompson, Sept. 2016** > My wife and I bought 3.3 acres with great views of the Catalina Mountains in NW Tucson. Never having built before, we were soon overwhelmed with engineering requirements, soil tests, perc tests, native plant surveys, county permits, etc. After our first consultation with Gary Morrell (Sonoran Design Group) we felt like a great weight had been lifted. Gary is a pleasure to work with - Very professional, great vision, and a thorough understanding of project requirements. He took charge and coordinated all requisite services and got us through the permitting process. We would recommend SDG (and Gary) very highly. > Thank you! > \- Tommy & Barb Thompson **★★★★★ — 3pts7525, Feb. 2016** > We hired the Sonoran Design Group to complete the design of our stabilized adobe custom home and we were not disappointed. Gary and his staff were always responsive to questions and modifications, and displayed the knowledge, attention to detail, and patience that we needed to get through this process. > > The process was complicated by the quirks of dealing with an earthen material and regulators that are not always familiar with its properties, as well as clunky code requirements that do not always translate well to this building material. The firm's ability to put together an effective team of associated professionals with knowledge in this area made these little bumps in the road a lot more manageable. Thanks! **★★★★★ — briandham1, Feb. 2016** > I hired Sonoran Design Group to design and draw construction house drawings for my wife and me after seeing one of Sonoran's stock floor plans that we thought we could make work on our lot. We ended up using that plan with quite a bit of minor and major modifications. The process was handled in a timely manner and with great design solutions to our ideas. Even more impressive is the final construction drawing were approved by our local city government with no required revisions! > > Brian H. **★★★★★ — bdover95, Feb. 2016** > Gary and Justin at SDG did such a great job for me. I started with one of their standard plans and made a number of alterations to personalize it to our lot and our needs. They had many exceptional recommendations during the entire process, but especially in the layout phase. They were patient with my lack of understanding as this is the first time we have built our own home. Their detail to the design and plans made the drafting of the construction documents an easy step in the process Our plans were approved with no comments from the county within 48 hours of the date of submission - proof that SDG knows and was prepared for the entire process. They also referred me to an exceptional septic engineer, whose plans were seamlessly incorporated in to our plans. I strongly recommend their services. **★★★★★ — drowley, Feb. 2016** > I hired SDG four years ago to design a 700+ sq. ft. addition to our home. The plans were excellent and we sailed through Pima County's permitting process. We love our new, improved house and extended porches. I liked working with them so much that I'm currently working on a project for my son and his family. I'm sure it will be wonderful as well. **★★★★★ — ggrizzle, Nov. 2015** > I have worked with Sonoran Design Group for over ten years though out southern Arizona. Sonoran Design Group has produced interesting architectural designs and quality products. I have and will continue to recommend them for residential architectural home designs. **★★★★★ — bauerhomesltdaz22, Aug. 2015** > Gary Morrell at Sonoran Design Group Inc, is a company we love using with. Gary always responds to my request in a timely manner which I really appreciate! His office staff always is professional with me and our clients. > Gary's house plans are well don and work in the field. > I would recommend Gary Morrell and Sonoran Design Group. > > Brad Bauer > Bauer Homes Ltd. ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Custom Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-custom-residence-pj-vj~6402064) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 9 - [Southwest Contemporary in Oro Valley, Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwest-contemporary-in-oro-valley-arizona-pj-vj~5064679) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Modern Southwest in Oro Valley, Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-southwest-in-oro-valley-arizona-pj-vj~5064364) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Contemporary Southwest home in Oro Valley, Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-southwest-home-in-oro-valley-arizona-pj-vj~5064088) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Southwest Contemporary home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwest-contemporary-home-pj-vj~2423767) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Project coming to Oro Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-coming-to-oro-valley-pj-vj~2424161) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Model 3673](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/model-3673-pj-vj~2036465) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Plan 3901](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plan-3901-pj-vj~1796301) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Soutwest Contemporay in Stone Canyon - Oro Valley, AZ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soutwest-contemporay-in-stone-canyon-oro-valley-az-pj-vj~1196747) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Santa Fe home in Nothwest Tucson,AZ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-fe-home-in-nothwest-tucson-az-pj-vj~1196700) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Stone Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-canyon-pj-vj~1075006) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Contemporary Home in Stone Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-in-stone-canyon-pj-vj~1074993) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [House in Stone Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-in-stone-canyon-pj-vj~1074971) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sonoran-design-group-pfvwus-pf~93738149) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47862541/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sonorandesigngroupaz) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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