Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner for Innovative Design
Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture, and interior design firm headquartered in Kansas City. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in creating innovative, contextually sensitive designs that enhance the well-being of communities and users. Our team of seasoned professionals combines global perspectives with localized expertise to deliver landmark projects across sports facilities, mixed-use developments, and sustainable architecture.We prioritize collaboration, resilience, and biophilic design principles to future-proof our work while maintaining a client-centric approach. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition for delivering complex projects that align with clients' strategic goals and community needs.
Services
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Urban Design & Planning
Brand Activation
P3 Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in complex architectural projects.
- Our team combines global insights with localized design knowledge.
- We prioritize sustainable and biophilic design principles.
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored solutions for every project.
- We deliver award-winning designs recognized internationally.
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP BD+C
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
Collaborative approach
Timely delivery
Innovative solutions
Services
Architecture
Crawford Architects delivers innovative architectural solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. Our expertise spans sports facilities, mixed-use developments, and sustainable buildings, emphasizing functionality and aesthetic excellence. We integrate resilient design principles to ensure longevity and adaptability for future demands.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture services focus on creating spaces that enhance user experience through psychological and functional considerations. Projects include athletic facilities, corporate offices, and cultural spaces, blending creativity with practicality to optimize environments for their intended purposes.
P3 Advisory
Crawford's P3 advisory services leverage decades of experience in alternative delivery models. We guide clients through complex financing and development processes, maximizing public and private resources to deliver sustainable infrastructure projects that meet community and economic goals.
Urban Design & Planning
Our urban design approach prioritizes community engagement and sustainability. We create master plans that integrate mixed-use developments, transportation networks, and green spaces, fostering vibrant environments that support long-term social and economic growth for cities and regions.
Brand Activation
Crawford's brand activation services translate organizational identities into physical spaces. Through strategic design elements, we create immersive environments that reflect brand values, enhancing user engagement and reinforcing brand presence in commercial and institutional settings.
People
Stacey Jones
Senior Principal & Owner
With 40+ years of architectural experience, Stacey Jones specializes in public-private partnerships and mixed-use developments. He holds dual registrations in the U.S. and Australia, focusing on creating community-centric spaces that blend innovation with practicality.
David Murphy
Senior Principal & Owner
David Murphy leads design innovation with expertise in sustainable architecture across 43 U.S. states and British Columbia. His 40-year career includes award-winning sports facilities, emphasizing biophilic design and integrated project delivery methods.
Doug Osborn
Principal
Doug Osborn brings 19 years of experience in athletic facility design, specializing in master planning and P3 advisory. His work focuses on optimizing budgets while delivering high-performance sports complexes for professional and collegiate clients.
James Franklin
Associate Principal
James Franklin has 20+ years of expertise in NCAA Division I facilities and sustainable design. He advocates for client needs while integrating operational efficiency into higher education and mixed-use projects across the U.S.
James Pastine
Principal
James Pastine specializes in innovative stadium design and historic preservation projects. With 24 years of experience, he creates unified spaces through creative problem-solving, combining traditional and modern architectural approaches.
Questions
What architectural services does Crawford Architects offer?
We provide full-service architecture, interior design, urban planning, and P3 advisory services specializing in sports facilities, mixed-use developments, and sustainable buildings.
How experienced is Crawford Architects with P3 projects?
We have 20+ years of P3 experience, including the $8.1B Merced 2020 Campus Expansion, the largest P3 project completed in the U.S.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we operate in the U.S., Australia, and British Columbia, with expertise in regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions.
What sustainability certifications do you hold?
Our team includes LEED AP BD+C professionals, and we've delivered the first carbon-neutral campus in the U.S. at UC Merced.
