Transforming spaces, enhancing lives.
At Arcadea Architecture, we believe in creating spaces that resonate perfectly with you. Our philosophy revolves around design excellence, clear concepts, and a passion for simplicity, naturalness, and appropriateness. We strive to translate your ideas into beautiful, highly functional, and cost-efficient spaces that bring the best long-term return on investment.
Our Story
Arcadea Architecture was founded in 1995 by Principal Architect David Biek, with a vision to create a design firm that emphasizes personalized, efficient, cost-conscious, and green architectural and interior design services. Our name, Arcadea, is a contraction of IDEA and ARCHITECTURE, reflecting our commitment to unifying design and making it unique. Inspired by the Greek myth of Arcadia, our goal is to create tranquil settings of idyllic simplicity, blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Custom Homes: From modern mountain barns to hilltown houses, we design homes that resonate with the surrounding landscape.
- Remodels: Our expert team helps you update your space to fit your modern needs, while preserving the essence of the original structure.
- Residential Interiors: We craft interior spaces that reflect your personality, with a focus on functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal.
- Commercial + Interiors: Our commercial designs prioritize functionality, efficiency, and beauty, creating spaces that inspire and impress.
- Multi-Family + Mixed Use: We specialize in designing multi-family dwellings and mixed-use developments that seamlessly integrate into the surrounding community.
Why Choose Us?
Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, tailored to your unique needs and preferences. We take pride in our:
- Kindness and Respect: We believe in building harmonious relationships with our clients and partners.
- Efficient Design Process: We prioritize solving the big problems first, ensuring cost-effectiveness and smart design.
- Meaningful Design: We avoid trendy templates, opting instead for unique solutions that reflect your story and personality.
- Comprehensive Services: From interior design to construction oversight, we provide a seamless, integrated approach.
Sustainability
At Arcadea Architecture, we're committed to balancing priorities and making practical, sustainable design decisions. Our principal, David Biek, has been studying environmentally-friendly building systems since 2001, and we've developed innovative cost control tools to ensure that our designs are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.
Meet Our Team
Our team of experienced architects, designers, and project managers is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Meet our team: David Biek, Principal Architect; Christopher Thorp, Senior Architect; Cecilia Valdez-Salinas, Senior Interior Designer; Jason Ragan, Senior Architect; Rysha Mather, Designer/Project Manager; and Jenna Berglund, Office Manager.
Overview of Arcadea Architecture
Efficient and Knowledgeable Team
The team at Arcadea Architecture has been praised for their efficiency, knowledge, and attention to detail. They have been described as "thoughtful and fun" with a "wealth of ideas" and "expertise" in navigating regulations and codes. Their ability to translate clients' ideas into beautiful and functional designs has been consistently praised.
Attentive and Responsive
The team's attentiveness and responsiveness have been highlighted, with clients appreciating their ability to listen and understand their needs and desires. They have been described as "caring, " "kind, " and "hard-working experts" who treat each project with equal importance.
Creative and Innovative Designs
Arcadea's designs have been praised for their creativity and innovation. Clients have been impressed with the team's ability to present unique and novel designs that exceed their expectations. Their use of 3D models has been particularly noted as a valuable tool in helping clients visualize the final product.
Budget-Friendly and Cost-Effective
Arcadea's budgeting and cost estimation skills have been praised, with clients appreciating their ability to provide accurate and detailed cost breakdowns. Their fees have been described as "competitive" and "reasonable, " with some clients noting that they ended up being lower than expected.
Highly Recommended
Overall, Arcadea Architecture has been highly recommended by their clients, with many praising their exceptional service, expertise, and attention to detail. Their ability to balance creativity, functionality, and cost-effectiveness has earned them a reputation as a trusted and reliable architecture firm.
