Commercial Architect in Phoenix & Mesa, Arizona
Shade Architects designs new commercial buildings, renovations, and additions for owners, contractors, and public agencies. Our services cover site studies, architectural design, construction documents, and construction administration.
We coordinate engineering and specialty consultants and work with both design-build teams and owners who bid the completed design to contractors.
Commercial projects
New office, industrial, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings.
Renovations, additions, and adaptive reuse of existing commercial properties.
Civic and institutional architecture, including public facilities and education buildings.
From site studies through construction
We work with you to define the building requirements, budget, and schedule. Site studies and preliminary layouts help identify the scope of architectural and engineering work.
As the design develops, we coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and specialty consultants. Our construction documents describe the building layout, materials, systems, and details.
During construction, we answer contractor questions and review submittals as part of our construction administration services.
Principal's experience
Founding principal Justin Trexler is a registered Arizona architect and U.S. Air Force veteran with more than 20 years of architecture experience in Arizona. He holds master’s degrees in Architecture and Real Estate Development from Arizona State University.
His experience includes commercial, civic, higher-education, and research buildings.
Related work
Our work includes Iglesia de Dios, a new building project in Chandler, and Progress Plaza, a commercial renovation in Phoenix.
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Shade Architects serve?+
We are based in Mesa and serve the Phoenix metro, including Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, and Maricopa County.
Do you work on civic and institutional projects?+
Yes. We provide architectural services for civic and institutional projects. Our principal’s experience includes public safety facilities, municipal buildings, and higher-education projects.
Do you offer design-build architectural services?+
Yes. We work with contractors and owners on design-build teams, providing architectural design, construction documents, and consultant coordination.
Planning a project?
Call or send a message to discuss your space, proposed use, and timing.
Related services
- Tenant ImprovementsDesign and permit drawings for retail, restaurant, office, medical, and fitness tenant improvements.
- Building Permit DrawingsCommercial permit drawings, coordinated submittal packages, and responses to plan-review comments.
- Code Compliance & AnalysisBuilding-code and accessibility review for commercial design, renovations, and feasibility studies.