Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner in Bolivar, MO
Design Group Architects has been delivering exceptional residential and light commercial design services since 1989, prioritizing client satisfaction through personalized attention and innovative solutions. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to functional, distinctive architecture across diverse sectors including healthcare, retail, hospitality, and land planning. Licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, we maintain rigorous professional standards through affiliations with the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Our repeat and referral business reflects our ability to meet client needs while adhering to budgetary constraints through transparent fee structures.We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving from concept to completion. Our principals bring specialized expertise in medical, religious, institutional, and foodservice design, supported by a dedicated staff utilizing advanced drafting and modeling technologies. This comprehensive approach ensures clients receive tailored architectural solutions that balance aesthetic vision with practical functionality.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Land Planning
Medical Design
Retail Design
Food Service Architecture
Institutional Projects
Hospitality Design
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in diverse architectural sectors including healthcare and hospitality
- Our team maintains architectural certification in four states for regional expertise
- We guarantee transparent fee structures established prior to project commencement
- Our principals have designed award-winning facilities for nationally recognized clients
- We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Services
Residential Design
Our residential design services create custom living spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. We collaborate closely with homeowners to develop site-specific solutions incorporating modern building technologies while maintaining budgetary control throughout the design and construction phases. This approach ensures homes that meet both practical needs and personal aspirations.
Commercial Design
We deliver commercial architecture solutions for retail, hospitality, and office spaces that optimize functionality while creating impactful environments. Our process integrates brand identity with spatial planning to produce efficient, code-compliant commercial facilities. We maintain ongoing relationships with contractors and engineers to ensure seamless project execution from concept through occupancy.
Medical Design
Our healthcare facility design focuses on creating therapeutic environments that meet strict regulatory standards while enhancing patient care experiences. We incorporate specialized knowledge of medical equipment requirements and accessibility standards to produce functional, future-ready healthcare spaces that support both staff efficiency and patient well-being.
Land Planning
We provide comprehensive land planning services that balance development goals with environmental considerations. Our approach creates functional site layouts optimizing land use while addressing zoning regulations and infrastructure requirements. This ensures sustainable, economically viable developments that integrate harmoniously with surrounding communities.
Food Service Architecture
Our food service design expertise creates efficient, code-compliant commercial kitchens and dining spaces. We address workflow optimization, equipment integration, and customer flow patterns while maintaining brand-specific aesthetics. This specialized approach ensures operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for various foodservice establishment types.
People
Ed Kurtz
President
Creative principal since 1989 with architectural licenses in four states, specializing in retail, healthcare, and residential projects. Holds degrees from University of Central Missouri and Kansas State University, with certifications from AIA and NCARB.
Karen Kurtz
Vice-President
Vice President overseeing human resources with educational background from Neosho County Community College and Wichita State University. Instrumental in developing employee care policies and maintaining client relationships since company inception.
Fred Decker
Associate Architect
Experienced architectural professional providing design and technical expertise, contributing to project execution across multiple market sectors with emphasis on detail-oriented solutions and construction documentation accuracy.
Steve Podhola
CADD Technician
CAD production specialist utilizing advanced drafting technologies to support design visualization and construction documentation, ensuring precise translation of conceptual designs into technical drawings for various project types.
Questions
What architectural services does Design Group Architects offer?
We specialize in residential, commercial, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and land planning projects with expertise in both design and regulatory compliance.
How long has Design Group Architects been in business?
Our firm has provided architectural services since 1989, with principals maintaining continuous industry involvement for over four decades.
In which states are you licensed to practice architecture?
We hold architectural licenses in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and one additional state for expanded regional service capabilities.
How do you establish project design fees?
We determine fees through percentage-based or cost-not-to-exceed models established during initial client consultations to ensure budget transparency.
What distinguishes your architectural approach?
Our philosophy emphasizes functional design born from client needs, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving for distinctive building solutions.
