Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Retail Architecture & Interior Design
Jencen Architecture is an award-winning full-service design studio that has been shaping the retail landscape since 1971. Our expertise lies in creating branded environments that resonate with customers while addressing functional, budgetary, and operational needs. With a collaborative approach, we partner with clients to translate brand narratives into immersive retail experiences. Our team of seasoned professionals brings over 360 cumulative years of retail project management experience, ensuring every project benefits from deep industry knowledge and innovative design solutions.We pride ourselves on direct client access, rapid decision-making, and a commitment to exceeding expectations through meticulous attention to detail. Our portfolio spans 48 U.S. states and includes work for some of the world's most recognized brands, reflecting our ability to deliver spaces that combine aesthetic appeal with commercial success. Through post-construction analysis and continuous refinement, we ensure our designs support long-term growth objectives while maintaining a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Services
Retail Architecture
Interior Design
Brand Experience Strategy
Store Planning
Project Management
Millwork Design
Feasibility Studies
LEED Analysis
Accessibility Design
Visual Merchandising
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized retail design expertise
- Our 3D visualization tools enable immersive project planning
- We maintain direct client access for rapid decision-making
- Our post-construction analysis ensures continuous improvement
- Our team averages 26 years of retail project experience
What people say
Award-winning
Thoughtful design
Excellent service
First-rate
Unparalleled
Services
Retail Architecture
We create functional, brand-aligned retail spaces that enhance customer experiences. Our approach combines aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency, ensuring spaces meet both business goals and consumer needs. With decades of experience, we deliver designs that maximize brand impact while maintaining budget and timeline constraints.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating immersive brand environments. We develop layouts that optimize traffic flow, product visibility, and customer engagement. From concept to execution, our designs balance creativity with practicality to deliver memorable retail experiences that drive business results.
Brand Experience Strategy
We help clients translate brand identities into physical spaces. Through strategic analysis, we develop design concepts that reflect brand values and resonate with target audiences. Our approach ensures consistency across all touchpoints while creating unique environments that differentiate brands in competitive markets.
Project Management
We oversee all aspects of the construction process to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery. Our team coordinates with contractors and stakeholders to maintain design integrity while addressing practical challenges. Through rigorous quality control, we guarantee final builds match original design specifications.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct comprehensive evaluations of potential retail locations, assessing structural capabilities and regulatory requirements. Our studies identify opportunities and constraints to inform design decisions. This data-driven approach minimizes risks and ensures optimal use of space and resources during development.
People
Nick Zalany
Managing Architect
AIA-certified architect with extensive retail design experience, Nick leads our architectural team in delivering innovative solutions that balance creativity with practical execution requirements across diverse retail environments.
Juleen Russell
Principal
As a principal architect, Juleen oversees strategic design direction while maintaining active involvement in client projects. Her expertise ensures our designs consistently meet evolving retail industry standards and client expectations.
Keith Royer
Director of Design
Leading our design team, Keith combines creative vision with technical expertise to develop award-winning retail concepts. His leadership ensures our designs maintain both aesthetic appeal and functional effectiveness for commercial success.
Kate Wells
Director of Interior Design
NCIDQ-certified interior designer Kate specializes in creating immersive brand environments. She leads our interior design team in developing spaces that enhance customer engagement while maintaining operational efficiency and brand consistency.
Sarah Klinger
Interior Designer
Recent addition to our team with specialized retail design expertise from Joann. Sarah contributes fresh perspectives while demonstrating strong capabilities in creating impactful commercial spaces that align with brand identities.
Questions
What retail design services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive retail architecture and interior design services including store planning, brand experience strategy, millwork design, and project management for national and international brands.
How long have you specialized in retail design?
Our firm has focused exclusively on retail design since 1971, accumulating over 50 years of experience creating branded environments for some of the world's most recognized brands.
What makes your design approach unique?
We combine 3D visualization tools with collaborative client engagement, ensuring designs meet brand objectives while maintaining practical functionality through direct management access and rapid decision-making.
Do you work with national retailers?
Yes, we're licensed in 48 U.S. states and have served many of the world's top brands, delivering consistent design solutions that adapt to regional requirements while maintaining brand identity.
How do you ensure project success?
Through our structured process that includes feasibility studies, 3D visualization, construction oversight, and post-construction analysis to ensure designs meet both aesthetic goals and operational requirements.
