Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in New Mexico
Vigil & Associates is a professional architectural firm founded in 2001 with offices in Northern and Southern New Mexico. Our team of registered architects, LEED Accredited Professionals, and specialists delivers quality design solutions across the Southwest. We prioritize understanding client vision, mission, and context to enhance organizational culture and environments. With over 30 years of collective experience, we balance structure, economy, and aesthetics in every project. Our commitment to social responsibility drives us to create architecture that improves quality of life and conserves natural resources. We utilize integrated design processes to achieve long-term environmental, social, and financial benefits for clients.As members of the USGBC, we emphasize sustainable practices through LEED certification and environmental stewardship. Our professionals demonstrate expertise in educational, healthcare, public safety, and community projects. We maintain transparency in operations while guaranteeing personalized service for each client. Our dedication to innovation and technical excellence has earned recognition, including awards for outstanding design. We operate with full compliance to professional standards while fostering continuous improvement in architectural practices.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Design
Construction Administration
BIM Services
Planning Services
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in Southwest architectural design
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals committed to sustainability
- We implement an integrated design process for holistic solutions
- We maintain membership in the USGBC for industry-leading practices
- Our professionals hold registrations in multiple Southwest states
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professionals
- USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)
What people say
Best architectural assets
Comprehensive understanding
Exceptional design concepts
Longstanding commitment
Sustainable practices
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural solutions balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Our process begins with understanding client mission and community context to develop spaces that enhance organizational culture. Specializing in educational and public facilities, we deliver designs that improve user experience while meeting technical requirements. Our team ensures compliance with all regulatory standards while maintaining creative innovation throughout the project lifecycle.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach integrates environmental stewardship with practical functionality. Using LEED-certified methodologies, we create energy-efficient buildings that reduce environmental impact while lowering operational costs. We prioritize materials selection, natural lighting optimization, and climate-responsive design to achieve long-term benefits for clients and communities. This practice aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility and modern sustainability standards.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction administration services ensuring design intent translates to built reality. Our team monitors project progress, reviews contractor submissions, and addresses field issues to maintain quality standards. With experienced professionals managing documentation and site visits, we guarantee adherence to specifications while facilitating smooth project delivery within schedule and budget parameters.
People
Ray Vigil
President
Founder of Vigil & Associates with 30+ years of architectural experience, specializing in educational facilities and sustainable design across the Southwest.
Vicente Castillo
Principal Architect
Licensed architect directing Albuquerque operations with expertise in complex institutional projects and LEED-certified building systems integration.
Ken Gutierrez
Senior Project Manager
Experienced project manager overseeing Las Cruces operations, specializing in public safety facilities and community infrastructure development.
Alisa Pavlakovich Giron
Architect
Registered architect contributing to diverse projects including educational facilities and healthcare buildings with a focus on functional spatial solutions.
Kevin deGraauw
Architect
Licensed architect with expertise in sustainable design practices and technical documentation for complex institutional and commercial projects.
Questions
What types of projects does Vigil & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in educational facilities, healthcare buildings, public safety infrastructure, and community spaces across the Southwest United States.
Are your architects LEED certified?
Yes, we have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff who implement sustainable design practices in all our projects.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Our firm was founded in 2001 by Ray Vigil, though our team collectively has over 30 years of architectural experience.
Do you work outside New Mexico?
While based in New Mexico, we provide architectural services throughout the Southwest United States region.
What is your approach to architectural design?
We begin by understanding client vision and community context, then balance structure, economy, and aesthetics to create functional, sustainable spaces.
