Commercial Architect in Mesa & Phoenix, Arizona

Shade Architects is a veteran-owned commercial architecture firm in Mesa, Arizona, designing ground-up new construction and renovation projects across the greater Phoenix metro. We serve owners, contractors, and civic organizations who need a single, accountable point of contact for the full architectural scope.

From feasibility and site studies through construction documents and construction administration, we coordinate the structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and specialty consultants a commercial building requires — delivering projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget.

Commercial work we deliver

New construction for office, industrial, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings.

Renovations, additions, and adaptive reuse that bring existing structures up to current code and a new purpose.

Building-enclosure design for high-performance, durable envelopes suited to the Arizona climate.

Project types in our portfolio range from industrial facilities and event centers to medical offices and higher-education and civic buildings.

One point of contact, full consultant coordination

Complex commercial projects involve many disciplines. As a principal-led firm, we manage that coordination directly so you are not chasing separate consultants — structural, MEP, civil, and specialty trades are aligned through a single architect.

We work in both design-bid-build and design-build delivery and stay engaged through construction administration, answering RFIs and reviewing submittals so the building gets built as designed.

Experience that de-risks the work

Principal Justin Trexler, AIA, is a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered Arizona architect with dual master's degrees from ASU in Architecture and Real Estate Development, and 20 years of practice representing $980M+ in delivered construction value across 6.2 million square feet.

That depth means we plan around the risks that move budgets and schedules, and make the decisions that matter early enough to count.

Frequently asked questions

What areas does Shade Architects serve?+

We are based in Mesa and serve commercial clients across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, and greater Maricopa County, Arizona.

Can you handle complex or government projects?+

Yes. The majority of our experience is in highly complex buildings with many stakeholders, including government and institutional projects with stringent requirements.

Do you offer design-build services?+

Yes. We deliver in both design-bid-build and design-build formats and coordinate directly with contractors and owners throughout the project.

Ready to start your project?

Tell us about your space and goals. Shade Architects responds within one business day.

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