
Types of Work:
Residential:
Commercial:
Civic and Public
Commercial Preservation
Cultural
Education - Higher Ed
Education - K-12
Healthcare
Justice
Mixed Use
Places of Worship
Recreation and Athletics
Workplace
About the Firm:
DFDG Architecture is an Arizona-based firm founded in 1970 with a singular commitment to designing projects that function, perform, and endure. We believe great architecture demands equal parts design craft, evidence-based thinking, and genuine accountability to the communities it serves. For over five decades, we have been one of Arizona's most trusted architectural practices, delivering spaces that are Designed to Last.
We care deeply about how a building belongs to its site, and that shows up in every decision we make. Our work spans public and commercial sectors, and our principals stay directly involved from the earliest programming conversations through construction administration. Whether the delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build, or Design-Bid-Build, the commitment is the same: keep the client's needs, budget, and schedule at the center, and let that drive the design.
That same conviction shapes our work in Trauma-Informed Design—an evidence-based approach prioritizing psychological safety, dignity, and occupant agency across facility types, from advocacy centers to justice facilities.



