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187 Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers

Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of an Albuquerque home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Albuquerque interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • Exteriors
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    We are a design and drafting firm supporting both the residential and commercial markets that provides services fr...

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  • Mountain Modern
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    Best of Houzz 2019
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    Innovative and Inspired Architectural Design in La Plata County

    We offer a compelling range of design aesthetics reflecting our creative spirit and the symbiotic relationship bet...

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  • Tailoring a Home for Family Life
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    Envision 3D uses 3D rendering as a powerful design tool for remodeling, new home, and interior design, as well as...

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  • Lodge Trail
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    Santa Fe County's Custom Architectural Designs - Best of Houzz 2017

    The firm practices architecture (art and technology) with a focus on understanding the client's needs and blending...

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  • Bosque Residence
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    At Equiterra (formerly EDI or Environmental Dynamics) we believe that designing and building your home should be f...

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    Santa Fe's Sustainable Architects & Building Designers | Best of Houzz

    Architect, Vahid Mojarrab, and designer/artist, Carol Ware, are partners in WAMO Studio Architects, a firm special...

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    My architectural firm is unique in many ways. For example, I closed my successful practice in Newport Beach after...

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    Colorado's Architects Specializing in Design For Mountain Environments

    Borne out of our “love of the land,” we use a palette of regional natural materials, we create buildings that are...

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    Albuquerque based architect specializing in residential design with an emphasis on the authentic expression of str...

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    La Plata County Architectural Firm - Best of Houzz 5x Winner

    Fänas Architecture p.c. has been providing client inclusive sustainable design solutions since the early '90's, sp...

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    We specialize in one of a kind custom residential illustrations for home builders and remodelers, residential desi...

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    Santa Fe County's Trusted Architect & Building Designer

    With over 35 years of experience in custom home design, specifically contextual regionalism, we have grown our bus...

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    Formative Architecture is a New Mexico based firm with an affection for the southwest and impactful design. We are...

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    Beautiful, Green, and Affordable Home Designs in Albuquerque

    Headed by Susan Hoffman, with a Masters in Architecture from UMd, and a BA from Yale, East Mountain Design can fin...

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    Full service architectural design, planning, and construction company. We work on one project at a time giving yo...

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    Santa Fe County's Leading Architectural Design Firm Best of Houzz

    We are a dedicated group of architects & designers with over 50 years of combined experience in the industry. Our...

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    Santa Fe's Leading Residential ArchitectBest of Houzz

    We consult on a variety of projects, bringing the same passion and principles to each. And we work every day to ma...

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    Sam Sterling Architecture LLC is a 4 - 8 person office located at 924 2nd St NW in downtown Albuquerque. Staff inc...

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    Santa Fe's Leading Residential Architect

    Laban Wingert Associates has completed a combination of new and renovated residential projects for a wide range of...

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    Gable Design is a design/build firm focused on residential design that is simple, modern, and inspired by place. W...

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    Greater Santa Fe's Professional Architect & Builder Designer

    I provide architectural services for commercial, residential, interior design and site planning projects (both pri...

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    We design modern, light-filled spaces that are inspired by site, climate, and the authenticity of materials. Our w...

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    Southwest Colorado Premier Architect | Best of Houzz

    Reynolds Ash + Associates is a full service Architecture & Engineering design firm founded in 2002 and located in...

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    Northern Arizona's Innovative & Sustainable Home Design Solutions

    At Architectural Design Studio (ADS) we live (and love) to turn your ideas, needs, and dreams into livable space w...

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    Skilled Design & Drafting Firm Serving Santa Fe County, Best of Houzz

    We set out to extract what architecturally inspires our clients. Our goal is to illuminate their dreams in a disti...

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Featured Reviews for Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers

Pearson Design Group
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Jan 24, 2013
“Quite possibly the premier architectural firm in North America for Log and Stone/Rustic Elegant and Alpine genre architecture. Creative, pushes the envelope from a design, technical and creative standpoint. Works well in all areas of the design/building process.”
Wurzburger Architects
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Sep 12, 2016
“Peter designed a stunning home for me in the hills of Santa Fe. He did a sensational job of making a beautiful home to life in; he captured the light, took best advantage of a very complex setting, designed perfect private spaces and spaces to entertain in. Peter is thoughtful, easy to work with and very competent.”
WAMO Studio Architects
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Oct 18, 2014
“We hired WAMO as the architecture firm for our Passive House project. They were great to work with from beginning to end. Our designer, Vahid, was amazing at taking our scattered ideas and putting them into a coherent, beautiful, design. He didn't want to move forward until we were happy, and throughout the project WAMO did an excellent job of balancing our aesthetic desires with our limited budget! Vahid was also great in working with us to find a contractor who could do the quality of work demanded by Passive House within our budget. He clearly explained the trade-offs we were facing between the contractors who bid on our project. He spend a tremendous amount of time in construction supervision. We now have a beautiful, modern, zero net energy "forever home". WAMO gets our thanks and our highest recommendation.”
Berglund Architects
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Sep 28, 2015
“Hans and his team at Berglund Architects are creative and talented architects. They produce original and innovative designs for custom homes in the Vail Valley. We enjoy working with their team, as Berglund Architects always provides us with some of the best working drawings that are detailed and thorough.”
Fänas Architecture
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Jan 27, 2014
“I am a builder that has bid and built several Fa'nas projects and can recommend them without hesitation. As a builder, I can tell you that a good set of plans is the most important key to a successful project. The detail and clarity of plans ensures that the bids can be compared 'apples-to-apples', communicates what should be included in the bid, and ultimately defines the scope of work in the contract. Dale and Elizabeth's plans have been consistently excellent, allowing me to bid with confidence and build efficiently. Others can talk about their vision, style, or the aesthetics of their design, (this is also inspired in my opinion), but as a builder the most important thing is the accuracy and clarity. The money you spend on Fa'nas plans will be saved by lack of change orders and lack of mistakes.”
East Mountain Design
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Jun 27, 2016
“Sue helped me transform my ideas into practical and beautiful realities. Her knowledge of how form and function interact to create a unique but livable space was invaluable in realizing my "dream house". Would not hesitate to recommend her unequivocally.”
Architectural Alliance Inc.
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
May 13, 2015
“As realtors and developers in the Santa Fe area we are always happy to work with Architectural Alliance. They are knowledgeable, professional, and local so they are easy to reach and communicate with in order to collaborate and come up with a design that works for us. We have had a strong professional relationship for years and it is apparent that they take their work and clients very seriously. They are always willing to work with us on difficult and challenging projects and we are always happy with the finished design. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to hire an architect for new construction, commercial, or residential in the greater Santa Fe, NM area! They can do it all!”
Shaw Architecture LLC.
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Sep 3, 2014
“We used Shaw Architecture when we built our home in Santa Fe in 2005. We also used them when we added a casita in 2012. Steve Shaw was a professional in every way. His plan for our home met our needs completely. We love living there. He made wonderful suggestions and when problems arose he was creative in solving them. We have complete confidence in Steve's abilities and trustworthiness. He wants to satisfy his clients and is a pleasure to work with.”
William Kleinschmidt, Architect
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Sep 14, 2013
“I collaborated with Bill Kleinschmidt developing a playhouse with an art focus for ages 6-15. Bill was very professional and great to work with as we created designated areas of art making and incorporated the building design to work with the activities. Bill is an attentive listener and creative designer, who is able to merge fabulous design with function. I would gladly work with him again on another project.”
REYNOLDS ASH + ASSOCIATES
Albuquerque Architects and Building Designers
Jan 26, 2015
“Design of our new Corporate headquarters in Pagosa Springs Colorado. 40,000 square feet total. 80% office, 20 % warehouse. Delivered under budget in April 2007. Great folks to work with. Tracey Reynolds was the lead on the team.”
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How do I find the best Albuquerque architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire New Mexico subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Albuquerque residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Albuquerque provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?


As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Albuquerque are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Albuquerque interior architects:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?


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