Design Group Architects

At Design Group Architects, we have been dedicated to creating architecture rooted in the Southwestern landscape since 1981. Our passion lies in sustainable design, green homes, and natural spaces that are both functional and inspirational. We understand the importance of context, whether it be in natural or urban settings, and have been involved in local and regional community planning processes.

Our team approach to creative design involves our clients directly in the process. We listen carefully to your ideas and requirements, and respond with multiple options for each phase of a project. This allows you to make truly informed choices. We pay close attention to detail, and handle most aspects of each project ourselves to maximize service and success.

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of Max Licher, a licensed architect in Arizona with a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley; Jennifer Aderhold, an interior and furniture designer with a Bachelor's in Interior Design from Northern Arizona University; and John Pfeiffer, who has a 3-year apprenticeship at Taliesin West in design and drafting.

Services Offered

At Design Group Architects, we offer a wide range of services, including residential design, commercial architecture, green interiors, and planning projects. We specialize in creating environmentally friendly, small, and finely crafted homes that help our clients live well and enjoy a lifestyle connected to place. Our architectural service includes guidance in selecting fixtures, finishes, and equipment that will be built into your home.

We are also skilled at full-service interior design, including the design and fabrication of custom furniture, rugs, art, and accessories. Our planning work has been at the local level, where we have been advocates of solutions that retain and enhance the traditional small-town atmosphere of Sedona and other Western communities. We emphasize pedestrian-oriented patterns and the integration of specific architectural projects into their greater urban context.

Sedona, Arizona Residential Architecture

As Sedona architects, we have specialized in residential design in Sedona, Arizona, with additional projects in Prescott, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, as well as in southern Utah and Colorado. We love both contemporary architecture and indigenous, Southwestern, traditional design. We understand how to integrate diverse styles within the unique landscapes and town contexts of our region.

Arizona Home Gallery

Our Arizona Home Gallery showcases a variety of homes we have designed, including the Crooke Residence, Dahan Residence, Gelb Residence, Ingraham/Mertz Residence, MacKenzie Residence, Rogers Residence, Segner Adobe Residence, Segner Arts & Crafts Residence, and Wege Residence.

Sedona, Arizona Commercial Architecture

Design Group Architects has been involved in the design of both civic and commercial architecture, as well as, Master Planning for specific development projects, and Community Planning for the City of Sedona. Our planning work has been at the local level, where we have been advocates of solutions that retain and enhance the traditional small-town atmosphere of Sedona and other Western communities, emphasizing pedestrian-oriented patterns, and the integration of specific architectural projects into their greater urban context.

We have a particular interest in meaningful public spaces. Our architecture for projects as diverse as the Sedona Public Library, El Portal Inn, and the Forest Service Trailhead Shelter at Bell Rock, reflect both our understanding of the historic roots of Sedona, and the current needs of our modern Southwestern community. We also understand the need for greater sustainability in design and construction, and will utilize green building principles in planning projects wherever possible.

We have also designed interior spaces for commercial tenant improvements, restaurant remodels, and professional offices, providing a comprehensive approach to design that meets the needs of our clients.