Business Details
19 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Santa Fe
Since 2007, our firm has been delivering award-winning architectural solutions rooted in design excellence and client collaboration. Founded by Stephen Samuelson and Greg Reid, we combine over six decades of combined experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality architecture. Our work emphasizes sustainability, craftsmanship, and contextual integration, with projects spanning traditional adobe to modernist designs. We maintain rigorous attention to detail from concept through completion, guided by our NCARB-certified architect and veteran general contractor leadership.Our team's expertise in regional vernacular styles and international hotel projects ensures tailored solutions that transform client visions into built realities. With licenses across five states and deep ties to Santa Fe's artisan community, we provide personalized service backed by proven expertise in both historic restoration and contemporary construction.
Services
Custom Residences
Hospitality Design
Commercial Architecture
Restaurant Renovations
Sustainable Design
Adobe Construction
Space Planning
Project Management
Design Consultation
Urban Planning
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Our NCARB-certified architect brings modernist expertise to regional projects
- Award-winning team with 60+ years combined design/build experience
- Specialized knowledge of Santa Fe's unique architectural heritage
- Integrated sustainability focus in all project phases
- Proven track record in both historic renovation and contemporary construction
Associations and certifications
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Services
Custom Residences
Crafting personalized living spaces that blend Santa Fe's architectural heritage with modern functionality. Our team creates energy-efficient, site-specific homes tailored to clients' lifestyles through collaborative design processes. We integrate local materials and green building techniques while maintaining strict attention to craftsmanship.
Hospitality Design
Developing distinctive hospitality environments for restaurants and hotels that reflect regional character. Our award-winning designs combine aesthetic innovation with operational efficiency, creating memorable guest experiences. We specialize in both luxury renovations and ground-up constructions across diverse stylistic traditions.
Commercial Architecture
Delivering functional, aesthetically compelling commercial spaces that support business objectives. Our approach balances code compliance with creative design solutions for retail, corporate offices, and mixed-use developments. We prioritize sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems while maintaining contextual sensitivity.
Sustainable Design
Integrating environmentally responsible practices into every project phase. Our sustainable approach encompasses passive solar strategies, locally sourced materials, and energy-efficient systems. We maintain expertise in LEED principles and climate-responsive design while preserving architectural integrity across traditional and modern styles.
Design Consultation
Providing expert guidance on project feasibility, code compliance, and design optimization. Our consultation services cover zoning analysis, budget planning, and material selection. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements while maintaining design vision and functional requirements throughout New Mexico's unique building environment.
People
Stephen Samuelson
Co-Founder
Architect and contractor with 40+ years experience in Southwest design. Specializes in traditional adobe construction and modernist adaptations. Holds New Mexico GB-98 license and founded Woodwrights Construction prior to establishing Plan A in 2007.
Greg C Reid
Co-Founder
NCARB-certified architect with expertise in luxury residential and commercial projects. Former lead architect for Ritz-Carlton developments. Holds licenses in five states and combines modernist training with vernacular architecture experience since founding Plan A in 2007.
Questions
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in custom residential homes, restaurants, and commercial developments including retail spaces and office buildings.
Can you handle historic renovation projects?
Our team has extensive experience with traditional adobe construction and historic preservation from our decades of Southwest architectural work.
What sustainability practices do you employ?
We incorporate passive solar design, locally sourced materials, and energy-efficient systems while maintaining architectural integrity across all our projects.
Do you work outside Northern New Mexico?
While based in Santa Fe, we've completed projects across the Southwest and accept select international commissions for specialty developments.
How are you involved in the local architectural community?
We maintain active involvement with Santa Fe's artistic community and collaborate with local craftspeople to support regional architectural heritage.
