MEET DESIGN UA

Who We Are

  • We see architecture not as a single discipline, but as a set of interlocking practices that work best when aligned. Our collaborative service model actively engages clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout design and construction. By prioritizing clear communication and shared ownership of outcomes, we streamline project delivery and ensure every decision aligns with client standard, goals, and expectations. We favor practical problem-solving— prototypes over presentations, clarity over complexity— to keep projects moving efficiently and intentionally.

  • Our strength lies in the diversity of our team and the breadth of our experience. With backgrounds across Architecture and Engineering, and experience working in multiple states, jurisdictions, and project scales, we bring perspective and adaptability to every challenge. As partners, we value honesty, timeliness, and direct communication. Our first responsibility is to understand our clients’ needs and visions—not to impose our own. We believe strong relationships are built through trust, responsiveness, and the occasional face-to-face conversation over a meal or a drink.

  • We’ve been fortunate to collaborate with exceptional clients on meaningful projects across the Restaurant, Grocery, and Retail industries. Still, we believe it’s too early to measure success solely by what’s been built. Architecture exists in time, and a project’s true value is revealed through how well it continues to preform. That belief drives our focus on long-term client relationship—building teams around evolving needs and supporting sustained growth and expansion. We are proud of our diligence, our commitment to our clients’ goals, and the relationships we build along the way.

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OUR PRINCIPLES

Robert brings over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, specializing in corporate portfolio expansion and national program implementation, with proven success across restaurants, retail, banking, convenience, and fueling projects—from prototype design through construction.

His passion for architecture and design is driven by building long-term client partnerships, delivering successful outcomes, and fostering collaborative, team focused relationships, supporting continued growth for everyone involved.

ROBERT PREECE

Andy brings over 20 years of AEC industry experience, specializing in deployment strategies for national rollout programs for top brands, with a diverse portfolio spanning restaurants, hospitality, retail, mixed-use, master planning, parking structures, and complex commercial projects.

His passion for architecture and design is rooted in fostering collaborative, future-minded teams that balance optimism with pragmatic planning to execute effectively and drive long-term organizational success.

ANDREW (ANDY) LEE

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