Business Details
33 Years
experience
Client-Centered Architectural Design Services
ARC TEC is a client-centered architectural and design firm committed to delivering exceptional service and creative solutions. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993, we maintain full-service offices in Phoenix and San Jose, California. Our team combines design intuition, construction expertise, and project management experience to address complex planning and design challenges. With over 80% of our business coming from long-term and repeat clients, we prioritize proactive thinking and cost-effective strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through LEED-certified projects and a focus on energy-efficient, environmentally responsible design. As a USGBC member since 2006, we integrate sustainable practices into office, high-technology, and industrial facility projects. Our principals bring decades of experience in commercial architecture, interior design, and master planning, ensuring quality execution across corporate, mixed-use, and specialty developments.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Master Planning
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of architectural experience in California and Arizona markets
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals with USGBC membership since 2006
- We provide proactive design solutions tailored to high-tech and corporate clients
- Our principals maintain active involvement in all project phases from planning to execution
- We combine architectural expertise with construction knowledge for practical design solutions
Associations and certifications
- LEED Green Associate
- LEED Accredited Professional
- USGBC Member
What people say
Highest level of service
Proactive thinking
Cost effective solutions
Design partner
Responsive to concerns
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces for corporate, technology, and industrial clients. With expertise in Class A office buildings and mixed-use developments, we deliver tailored solutions that balance creativity with practicality. Our team ensures compliance with building codes while maintaining design integrity across projects ranging from 2-story boutique offices to 8-story campus facilities.
Interior Design
We specialize in interior design solutions that optimize workspace functionality and employee well-being. Our services include tenant improvements, corporate headquarters design, and specialty spaces like fitness centers and pro shops. With LEED-certified professionals, we create sustainable interiors that meet the specific needs of technology companies, healthcare providers, and retail establishments across the United States.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice integrates energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible materials into every project phase. As USGBC members since 2006, we guide clients through LEED certification processes for core and shell developments as well as commercial interiors. Recent projects include Platinum LEED-certified facilities and Fitwel-registered buildings that demonstrate our commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Master Planning
We provide comprehensive master planning services for large-scale developments including mixed-use campuses and urban infill projects. Our approach considers zoning regulations, site logistics, and long-term growth requirements while creating cohesive environments that enhance community value. This includes phased implementation strategies for multi-building complexes and entitlement processes for new campus developments.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services ensure design intent is maintained throughout the building process. We coordinate with contractors, review shop drawings, and conduct site observations to verify quality control. With extensive experience in corporate tenant improvements and new construction, our team manages value engineering processes and addresses field conditions while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
People
Jim Fulton
Partner and Principal
With over 35 years of architectural experience, Jim leads project teams and specializes in building code compliance and city department coordination. A registered architect in multiple states, he joined ARC TEC in 2000 after earning his degree from Miami University and NCARB certification.
Marci Iversen
Partner and Principal
Leading interior design efforts since 1997, Marci ensures high-quality design execution across corporate projects nationwide. With 30+ years of experience, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Montana State University and manages all interior documentation at ARC TEC.
Dan Kirby
Partner and San Jose Office Lead
As San Jose office leader with 40+ years in commercial architecture, Dan focuses on new business development and design for tech and biotech clients. A UC Berkeley graduate, he maintains AIA membership and specializes in programming for complex facility requirements.
Evan Sockalosky
Partner and Director of Design
Leading architectural design since joining ARC TEC, Evan brings 27+ years of experience in office, lab, and healthcare projects. A Notre Dame graduate, he specializes in inside-out design approaches that prioritize developer needs while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Craig Almeleh
Partner Emeritus
Founding partner Craig continues consulting on major projects with 45 years of architectural experience. A Cal Poly graduate and LEED-accredited professional, he manages design and entitlements for campus developments and complex tenant improvements while maintaining NCARB certification.
Questions
What architectural services does ARC TEC offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including building design, interior space planning, master planning, construction administration, and sustainable design solutions for corporate, technology, and industrial clients.
Do you specialize in sustainable building design?
Yes, we specialize in sustainable design with LEED-certified professionals and USGBC membership since 2006. Our portfolio includes multiple LEED Gold, Silver, and Platinum certified projects across various building types.
What is your architectural design process?
Our process begins with understanding client needs through strategic planning, followed by conceptual design, masterplanning, and detailed architectural documentation. We maintain client collaboration throughout construction administration and post-construction evaluation phases.
Which locations do you serve?
We maintain full-service offices in Phoenix, Arizona and San Jose, California, serving clients across the United States with projects in technology hubs, urban centers, and suburban developments.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in architectural solutions for technology companies, corporate offices, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments, with extensive experience in high-tech campuses and corporate tenant improvements.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our quality assurance includes principal-led project teams, NCARB-certified architects, LEED-accredited professionals, and rigorous construction administration processes that maintain design integrity from concept through completion.
