Micaza Design

At MiCAZA Design, we are a team of passionate architects and designers dedicated to turning your ideas into works of art. Our approach is centered around listening to our clients' needs and working closely with them to bring their vision to life. We believe that collaboration is key to creating successful and attractive architecture in your community. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every project we undertake, from initial design to final construction.

Our Services

As a full-service architecture firm, we offer a range of services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our expertise in planning and design makes us the ideal partner for any residential or commercial building project. We have extensive experience in the commercial project industry, with a combined experience of over 30 years. Our services include pre-design, design schematics, design development, and construction documents, ensuring that every step of the architecture process is guided by our expert team.

Our Process

At MiCAZA Design, we believe that every client and every project is unique. Our process is tailored to your specific needs, and we work closely with you to ensure that your goals are met with imagination and effective budget caution strategies. Here's an overview of our process:

Pre-Design

The pre-design phase is where we begin to understand your project goals, budget, and budget requirements. We'll review your ideas on what you would like the facility/building to look, feel, and function. We'll also review site conditions and building size to ensure compliance with local city codes. By the end of this phase, we'll have a general scope and budget for your project, and provide a rough cost estimate of our services.

Design Schematics

In the design schematics phase, we gather information about your building site, including pictures or text that illustrate what you like or wish list items for the building. We also collect information about the building site, such as surveys, setbacks, utilities, or other site features that could impact the design. Soil testing is encouraged at this stage. If it's a remodel or renovation, detailed measurements are taken of any existing structures. This is also the stage where a surveyor is hired to document the existing site.

Design Development

Once you're satisfied with the general design and layout of the building, we move into the design development stage. This is where we take the general design of the building and start to develop it in a little more detail. Decisions and alterations are still being made in this stage. Our goal is to develop a set of drawings detailed enough for two reasons: one for the preliminary bid set and two for consultant engineers to begin their design work.

Construction Documents

In the construction documents phase, we begin to assemble all technical information and develop the details of the building. On more complex projects, engineers are hired earlier in the process. Many material and fixture selections are made in this phase. At the end of this phase, a large set of construction drawings is produced and ready for permitting and construction.

About Our Team

At MiCAZA Design, we take pride in having a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Our team members, including Principal Rolando F. Castro and Project Architect Edward F. Trevino, have a combined experience of over 30 years in the architecture industry. We believe that teamwork makes the dream work, and we're always looking for new design challenges and opportunities.

Contact Us

We're excited to work with you and bring your ideas to life. Contact us at (210) 473-1000 or rolando@mcdesignarch.com to start a new project.