Business Details
Innovative Sustainable Architecture & Design Solutions
AJA Architecture is a multidisciplinary design studio with a global footprint, dedicated to creating inspiring spaces through collaborative innovation. Our practice integrates architecture, interior design, exhibit design, and historic preservation, prioritizing sustainability and client-centric solutions. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in hospitality, resort, commercial, residential, and entertainment projects, emphasizing meaningful, enduring design. Our team fosters creative collaboration, leveraging strategic thinking to deliver energy-efficient, resource-conscious projects tailored to client goals.We are committed to advancing sustainable practices, ensuring every project aligns with environmental responsibility while exceeding functional and aesthetic expectations. Recognized for excellence, we received the 2018 Firms Fostering Emerging Professionals Award, underscoring our dedication to nurturing talent and community impact. Our approach combines technical expertise with a passion for evoking emotion through the built environment, ensuring each project reflects its unique context and purpose.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Exhibit Design
Historic Preservation
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in multidisciplinary design across global markets.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client goals drive every project's outcome.
- Sustainability is embedded in all solutions, prioritizing energy efficiency and resource conservation.
- We integrate architecture, interior design, and historic preservation under one studio.
- Award-winning team recognized for fostering emerging professionals in the field.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- LEED AP
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services focus on creating functional, aesthetically compelling spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in hospitality, residential, and commercial projects, integrating sustainability and innovation. Our process emphasizes collaboration, ensuring designs reflect cultural, environmental, and practical contexts while delivering enduring value.
Interior Design
We craft interior environments that balance beauty with usability, prioritizing client vision and occupant experience. Our approach combines material innovation, spatial efficiency, and sustainability to create spaces that enhance functionality and emotional connection across residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.
Exhibit Design
Our exhibit design services merge storytelling with immersive environments, creating engaging experiences for museums, events, and public spaces. We focus on conceptual clarity, interactive elements, and sustainable materials to deliver exhibits that educate, inspire, and resonate with diverse audiences.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in preserving architectural heritage through meticulous research and adaptive reuse strategies. Our work ensures historical integrity while integrating modern functionality, employing sustainable practices to extend the lifecycle of culturally significant structures for future generations.
Sustainable Design
Sustainability underpins all our projects, from energy-efficient systems to eco-friendly materials. We prioritize resource conservation, carbon footprint reduction, and biophilic design principles, ensuring environmental responsibility aligns with client goals and regulatory standards across all project types.
People
Andrew Allison
Founding Principal
Andrew Allison, AIA and LEED AP certified, leads AJA with nearly 30 years of design excellence. His focus on innovation and sustainability has shaped award-winning projects globally, emphasizing collaborative client relationships and environmentally responsible architecture.
Sarah Haynes
Firm Associate
Sarah Haynes specializes in transforming conceptual designs into detailed construction documents. Her expertise spans exhibit, graphic, and interior design, with a focus on historical preservation and project management to ensure precise, creative execution.
Chris Jones
Firm Associate
Chris Jones manages architectural projects from concept to completion, leveraging seven years of construction and design experience. His skills in CAD drafting, 3D modeling, and integrated structural solutions enhance efficiency and creative problem-solving across complex projects.
Patrick Kniskern
Architectural Designer
Patrick Kniskern excels in CAD management and detailed design visualization. His forward-thinking approach ensures accurate 3D renderings and technical drawings, translating client visions into actionable plans while maintaining a focus on innovative design solutions.
Addison Kelly
Graphic Designer
Addison Kelly combines film, photo, and graphic design expertise to enhance AJA's marketing and exhibit content. His creative strategies strengthen brand presence and client communication through visually compelling narratives and digital media.
Questions
What services does AJA Architecture and Planning offer?
We provide architecture, interior design, exhibit design, historic preservation, and sustainable design services tailored to hospitality, residential, commercial, and entertainment sectors.
How does AJA incorporate sustainability into projects?
Sustainability guides our material selection, energy systems, and design strategies, ensuring resource efficiency and environmental responsibility while meeting functional and aesthetic goals.
What industries does AJA specialize in?
We focus on hospitality, resort development, commercial spaces, residential design, and entertainment venues, with expertise in both new builds and historic preservation.
Can AJA handle international projects?
Yes, our team has experience managing projects globally, adapting designs to local cultures, regulations, and environmental contexts while maintaining high standards.
How does AJA collaborate with clients?
We prioritize open communication, involving clients in every phase to align designs with their vision, using workshops, presentations, and iterative feedback for optimal results.
