Fresno is a city in California, United States, and sits in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley. The city was named after the large number of ash trees that sit along the side of the San Joaquin river, and Agriculture is king in this centerpiece city of this rich region of California. Fresno features a downtown district that has been undergoing renewal and revitalization to become a central attraction of the city. The heart of the downtown district is Courthouse Park that is home to the imposing Fresno County Superior Court building, and the impressive Fresno City Hall near Old Fresno Water Tower.
Fresno’s main attractions are its seven stadiums, an annual Woodward Shakespeare Festival in lush Woodward Park, and subterranean adventures at Forestiere Underground Gardens. Fresno offers diverse attractions that are a refreshing mix of urban and outdoor things making it a rapidly growing city attracting lots of travelers around the world.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
1. AECOM
Scope of services: Architecture and Design, Engineering, Planning and Consulting, Construction Management, and Environmental Services.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Health, Educational, Transportation, and Landscape.
Locations of Built Projects: Canada, United States, United Arab, Africa, Australia, Hongkong, Germany, etc.
Style of work: thrive in design and construction, improving access and sustaining the planet.
Website: www.aecom.com
Aecom community works for equity, diversity, and inclusion aiming to create a better world for present and future generations, and follows a holistic approach to design with its innovative solutions, sustainable legacies, and impressive infrastructure.
2. ASSOCIATED DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail, Tenant Improvements.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: practical designs
Website: www.adeinc.biz
ADE takes pride in every project they do and is committed to providing individual attention to each project and ensure complete client satisfaction. The team of ADE follows a distinctive approach to design using different forms, natural lighting, and practical designs that positively impact people and the community.
3. Antoyan Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: seeks functional and approachable designs
Website: www.antoyanarchitecture.com
Antoyan Architecture is led by principal architect Robert Antoyan, the firm offers communication and collaboration with the client to meet their needs and desires and provide quality services through the design phase and construction with the site, context, and budget constraints.
4. Arthur Dyson Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: contemporary designs which are functional yet elegant.
Website: www.arthurdyson.com
Arthur Dyson is an architect and environmental designer in Fresno with over 40 years of experience in designing over 700 buildings. Arthur Dyson has presented his vision for responsive and responsible architectural design in many public and educational forums and provides quality services to clients from conceptual ideas to detail design, construction, and project completion.
5. Christine Ubbinik
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: seeks unique and beautiful designs to provide bespoke solutions for the clients.
Website: www.christineubbink.com
Christine Ubbinik offers complete architectural services from a new design to a complex restoration, with years of experience and outstanding planning and design expertise, conceptual ideas to outline design proposals, estimation, projects cost, schedules, on-site monitoring of works & maintenance.
6. Darden Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, Healthcare, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: inspiring, memorable, and informative designs
Website: www.dardenarchitects.com
Darden Architects’ firm principals combine over 150 years of valuable architectural industry experience and are committed to designing a quality building with well-crafted detailing, specification of superior building materials, and responsiveness to clients’ needs.
7. DLP Associates
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: strives to achieve designs that are functional, comfortable, and affordable.
Website: www.dlpassociates.com
Dlp Associates produce an attractive design that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and cost-effective. Dlp associates have maintained an excellent track record of bringing complex projects under budget.
8. Don Pickett & Associates
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: responsive construction quality and customer satisfaction
Website: www.donpickett.com
Don Pickett & Associates is a family-owned architectural firm located in Fresno, California, formed in 1988 that offers in-house architectural design, drafting, and civil engineering services and expertise in build complex projects, saving clients time and money.
9. GHD
Scope of services: Architecture design, Energy, Buildings, Construction, Project management, Interior design, Urban Design.
Types of Built Projects: neighborhood design, community/production housing, multi-family housing, restaurants, corporate and commercial architecture.
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work: produces innovative ideas that specializing leads to excellent solutions
Website: www.ghd.com
GHD is a global construction company with expertise in architecture, engineering, and construction services, spread across five major continents- Asia, Australia, Europe, North, and South America. The team believes in inclusive collaboration of thoughtful designs, project management techniques regardless of scale, location, and budget parameters.
10. Integrated designs
Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Administration, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Fresno, California
Style of work: flexible and approachable designs
Website: www.integrateddesigns.com
Integrated design is a full-service Architectural Firm; established in 1956. The firm’s extensive portfolio is built on the principles of quality design, personal service to clients, and reflects the significant contributions to serving both the public and private sectors.