Architect-Led Design Build Expertise

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD BROCHURE

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD BROCHURE

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Where Design Leadership Meets Construction Certainty

OUR STORY Driven by the belief that thoughtful design fuels strong communities, our commercial architecture firm was built on a bold vision: to reshape Texas’ urban and suburban landscapes with purposeful

FOUNDED IN

2003

design. We create spaces that reflect the energy of the region’s dynamic business community. More than functional environments, they become places where relationships grow, businesses prosper, and value endures.

Every project is different, and so is our approach.

We tailor our services to meet each client’s unique

WITH OVER

2000+ COMPLETED PROJECTS

in communication, care, and creativity. For clients

40+

seeking

TEAM MEMBERS

goals, offering a collaborative process grounded

Design

turnkey Build

construction

delivery,

model

our

streamlines

Architect-Led design

and

ensuring transparency, efficiency, and

cost-effectiveness.

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We are more than architects and planners. We partner

ARCHITECT-LED

with clients to transform bold ideas into places that create lasting value.

DESIGN BUILD APPROACH

+DESIGN WITH PURPOSE We create spaces that are functional, inspiring, and deeply connected to our clients’ identity and mission.

+CLIENT-CENTERED COLLABORATION We work closely with clients from concept to completion, ensuring every space reflects their values, goals, and budget.

+STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS We specialize in office, retail, commercial mixed-use, healthcare + interiors and placemaking environments.

WHAT WE DO

OUR EXPERTISE PLACEMAKING

ARCHITECTURE

MASTER PLANNING

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD

HEALTHCARE / INTERIORS

Expertise is the foundation.

ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD

Schematic Design

Adaptive Reuse & Renovation

Architectural Design Construction Documents Construction Contract Administration Specifications Building Code Review Life Safety Code Review Building Information Modeling (BIM) Permitting & Regulatory Approvals ADA/Handicap Accessibility Audit

HEALTHCARE / INTERIORS Interior Architecture Interior Design Programming

Space Planning

Finish & Color Selection Renderings

Speculative Suite Design

Retail Tenant Improvement Fixture, Furniture, and Equipment Coordination (FF&E) Interior Bid Review

New Construction

Tenant Improvements & Buildouts

Cost Estimating & Budget Management Value Engineering

Preconstruction Services

Construction Management

Procurement & Material Sourcing Post-Occupancy Support

Roof and Building Maintenance Inspection

MASTER PLANNING Site Analysis & Evaluation Schematic Master Planning Data Analysis (Acreage, SF, Parking) Building Massing & Form Studies Regulatory Compliance Review Master Planning Visualization / Aerial Renderings

ARCHITECT - LED DESIGN BUILD OUR APPROACH

The architect leads both design and construction: aligning vision, budget, and schedule from day one.

BUILT FOR OWNERS WHO NEED:

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Speed to Market

+ Cost Certainty Early

Clear Accountability

+ Decisions

Without Delay

CLARITY BEFORE COMMITMENT

ONE POINT OF CONTACT

FASTER, SMARTER DECISIONS

Structured

No managing multiple contracts. No

Design and construction thinking happen

the entire outcome.

become delay.

real

pre-construction

pricing

complete.

establishes

early; not after design is

misalignment. One team accountable for

together—so issues are solved before they

HOW IT WORKS

One Team. One Contract. Total Alignment.

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Pre-Construction Design Phase

Market-Based Pricing

Budget Validation & Transparency

A focused, structured start to eliminate

Real numbers. Real feedback.

You see exactly how your project is priced.

• Pricing from 3 qualified Sub-General Contractors • Each contractor bids from: Identical Drawings + Standardized Scope • Ensure true Apples to Apples comparison

• We review & qualify contractors proposal • A fourth, comprehensive budget developed • All pricing presented in a side-by-side bid comparison

unknowns. We develop a schematic design package including:

• Floor Plans • Elevations • Site Planning • Project Scope + Assumptions Summary

Result: Clear understanding of cost, scope, and market response.

site plan

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Your Path Forward

Design & Construction Alignment

Price Confidence at Construction

Flexible without pressure.

Where collaboration drives project success.

No surprises at the Finish Line.

• Direct coordination with Sub-Contractors • Construction management oversight • Continuous cost alignment during Design Development • Refine documentation with real Construction input

• Final construction cost is confirmed at or below budget • If price exceeds the agreed budget, you retain full control and rights to plans to move forward–or not

After budget review, you choose to: • Continue with Architecture only • Or, move forward with Architect-Led Design Build Under a Guaranteed Maximum Price

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD

+ THE SHOPS AT STANFORD

West Gray and Stanford activates a high-traffic corner in Houston’s Montrose/West Gray district with a dynamic retail and dining hub that emphasizes walkability, visibility, and architectural distinction.

The corner anchor features screened façades, layered wood detailing, and expansive glazing that add texture and identity to the site.

Outdoor patios extend the tenant experience into the public realm, fostering a vibrant sidewalk culture. Flanking retail shells provide adaptable storefronts to support a mix of boutique, service, and lifestyle tenants.

Houston, TX 7,327 SF

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD

+ THE SETH

Identity Architects delivered a full-service, ground-up designbuild solution for THE SETH, an entrepreneurial coaching headquarters and event center in Sugar Land, TX. Project planning began pre-COVID and was revived and significantly modified post-COVID, demonstrating our ability to adapt and execute with precision.

We maximized the site through a podium-style parking design, positioned the building closer to Highway 59 for greater visibility, and addressed signage restrictions with a custom shadowboxstyle sign tower visible from the freeway.

Sugar Land, TX 17,815 SF

ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN BUILD

+ EDLOE HEALTH The

Identity

team

was

proud

to

collaborate

with

Edloe Ventures on the design, development

and construction of this multi-tenant medical office building.

Our scope included the design and development of the overall site, building shell, as well as the interior build out of the Edloe Health Pain Management & Imaging Clinics.

Our team managed the construction for both the exterior shell and clinic interior, ensuring seamless project execution.

Sugar Land, TX 5,270 SF

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Shaping Identity Through Architecture Identity Architects partners with clients across Texas and around

Behind every building is an investment, a vision, a community, and

the country to shape spaces that elevate the way people live,

people counting on its success. It’s a responsibility we honor through

work, and connect. Founded in Houston over 20 years ago, We

every phase of the process.

bring deep expertise in master planning, architecture, healthcare, interiors, commercial mixed-use, and architect-led design build delivery.

One vision. One team. One accountable partner.

contact us: kr@identityarchitects.com (713)595 2150 www.identityarchitects.com

From thoughtful guidance to creative solutions, our work is defined by lasting impact.