This page catalogs 14 residential architecture firms based in Phoenix, AZ, presenting their work across 36 published projects. Visitors will find a range of homes primarily reflecting modern, contemporary, minimalist, and rustic modern styles. While the firms are all headquartered in Phoenix, their projects extend into nearby communities such as Tucson, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek. Coverage includes work completed and planned between 2012 and 2025. The directory provides an overview of the area's architectural trends and offers concrete examples from established local practices, including Kendle Design Collaborative, The Construction Zone, Wendell Burnette Architects, Dust Architects, and Ibarra Rosano Design Architects.
| Project | Architect fee | Share of construction |
|---|---|---|
| New custom home, 3,000 SF | $58,000 – $160,000 | 5–14% |
| Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF | $44,000 – $133,000 | 7–22% |
| Addition, 600 SF | $18,000 – $52,000 | 7–20% |
| ADU or guest house, 700 SF | $17,500 – $51,000 | 6–18% |
Local architect wages from BLS (May 2025); new-home construction runs about $204 per SF in this part of the country (Census). Consultants such as structural engineers are extra. Full breakdown of architect fees in Phoenix → · Cost out your own project
For a 3,000 SF custom new home in the Phoenix area, full architectural services typically run $58,000 – $160,000, about 5–14% of construction cost. A 2,000 SF whole-house renovation typically runs $44,000 – $133,000. Estimates come from the Architects List cost tool, built on local BLS wage data and Census construction costs; engineers and other consultants are billed separately.
There are 14 residential architecture firms listed in Phoenix, all of which are based in the city.
The most commonly documented styles among Phoenix projects are modern, featured in 97% of tagged work, contemporary (63%), minimalist (31%), and rustic modern (11%).
The median new home construction cost in the Mountain census division, which includes the Phoenix area, is $204 per square foot according to the 2026 US Census Survey of Construction.
Architects List provides profiles and selected projects from Phoenix-based firms, allowing comparison of styles, experience, and areas of practice. Reviewing multiple project examples and considering each firm's documented expertise can help inform the selection process.
Scottsdale 3 / Paradise Valley 3