Here are the Top 10 residential architecture firms in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?


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Top 10 residential architecture firms in Arizona

Here are the Top 10 residential architecture firms in Arizona, as featured in the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona:

1. Candelaria Design Associates

Background: Candelaria Design Associates is a Scottsdale, AZ based architecture firm specializing in custom luxury residential and boutique commercial design. Founded in 1999 by Mark Candelaria, AIA, on the principle that the design process should be a collaborative venture, the Candelaria Design team works closely with their clients, design team and vendors from start to finish. They combine state-of-the-art technology with hand-drawn, artistic craftsmanship in every project and their knowledge, customer service and dedication sets them apart. Today their 26-year portfolio features timeless projects across in Arizona, the US and even worldwide!

2. SWABACK

3. Stratton Architects

4. Drewett Works

5. PHX Architecture

6. Poetzl architecture + design

7. dpa architects

8. Studio Ma

9. Allen + Philp Architects

10. Architekton


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