Business Details
Modern Architectural Design Services in Santa Fe
At DNCA Architects, we are dedicated to design excellence and enhancing the quality of the built environment. Our practice combines personalized service with rigorous problem-solving, delivering innovative and practical architectural solutions. We specialize in creating modern, light-filled spaces that respond to clients' needs, budgets, and site contexts. Rooted in vernacular architecture and craft, our work balances contemporary aesthetics with functional integration of building systems.We believe architecture should inspire human experience, resolving complex requirements through clarity and simplicity while maintaining deep respect for construction methods and client-specific programs.
Services
Architectural Design
Adaptive Reuse
Residential Architecture
Commercial Buildings
Institutional Projects
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized architectural solutions tailored to client needs and site contexts
- Our team combines modern design principles with deep construction expertise
- We prioritize functional integration of building systems and economic constraints
- Our principals maintain AIA certification and LEED accreditation
- We deliver innovative clarity through rigorous problem-solving methodology
Services
Architectural Design
We create custom architectural solutions that balance modern aesthetics with functional requirements. Our process emphasizes site-specific design, material authenticity, and budget-conscious innovation. Clients receive personalized attention from concept through construction documentation.
Adaptive Reuse
Our team transforms existing structures into functional modern spaces while preserving historical context. We specialize in repurposing buildings for new uses, integrating contemporary systems with traditional construction methods.
Residential Architecture
We design modern residential spaces that prioritize natural light and indoor-outdoor connectivity. Our homes cater to art collectors and modernists while maintaining practical living arrangements for family needs.
Commercial Buildings
Our commercial projects combine aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency. We create spaces that enhance business functionality while maintaining architectural integrity and client brand identity.
Institutional Projects
We design educational and cultural facilities that inspire through spatial quality. Our institutional work includes museums, educational centers, and community spaces with emphasis on public engagement.
People
Devendra Narayan Contractor
Principal
AIA-certified principal architect with expertise in modern design and construction integration. Leads project teams in creating innovative solutions that balance aesthetics with functional requirements across diverse project types.
Deirdre Harris
Senior Associate
AIA and LEED AP accredited architect specializing in sustainable design solutions. Brings technical expertise to complex projects while maintaining focus on material authenticity and environmental responsibility in all designs.
Rebecca Wood
Architect
Licensed architect contributing to project design and documentation. Focuses on resolving spatial challenges through modernist principles while ensuring practical implementation of construction systems and client needs.
Teddy Huyck
Architect
Experienced architect with technical proficiency in building systems integration. Works closely with clients to translate programmatic requirements into functional, aesthetically cohesive architectural solutions across residential and commercial projects.
Questions
What architectural styles does DNCA specialize in?
We focus on modern, light-filled designs that integrate with site context while respecting traditional construction methods and materials.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes residential homes, commercial buildings, institutional facilities, and adaptive reuse projects.
How does DNCA approach sustainable design?
We prioritize material authenticity and functional integration of systems to create energy-efficient buildings without compromising aesthetics.
What locations do you serve?
While based in Santa Fe, we work across New Mexico and select locations including Albuquerque, Maui, and Farmington.
Can you handle complex architectural challenges?
Our team excels at resolving complex program requirements through innovative problem-solving and practical design solutions.
