Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in New Mexico
At Vigil & Associates, we approach architecture as a transformative force that shapes communities, enhances organizational success, and protects our natural environment. With over 30 years of experience serving clients across New Mexico and the Southwest, our firm combines technology, innovation, and environmental stewardship to deliver exceptional design solutions. Our team of registered architects, LEED Accredited Professionals, and specialists prioritize understanding each client's unique vision, culture, and context to create spaces that improve quality of life. We integrate sustainable practices through an evidence-based design process, ensuring long-term environmental, social, and financial benefits for every project. From educational institutions to healthcare facilities, our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to balancing structural integrity, economic efficiency, and aesthetic excellence.As members of the USGBC, we maintain rigorous sustainability standards through LEED certification processes while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our two New Mexico offices provide localized expertise with comprehensive services spanning planning, design, construction administration, and BIM/3D modeling. By maintaining close client partnerships and embracing emerging technologies, we consistently transform complex challenges into inspired architectural outcomes. This philosophy has earned us recognition for outstanding design, including awards from American School & University, while sustaining our founding mission to enrich lives through responsible architecture.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Architecture
LEED Certification
Project Planning
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural experience in the Southwest region
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals committed to sustainability
- We implement an integrated design process for environmental and financial benefits
- Our firm maintains local expertise through two New Mexico office locations
- We provide comprehensive services from planning through construction administration
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professionals
- USGBC Member
What people say
Best architectural assets
Nearly 30 years
Exceptional design concepts
Environmental stewardship
Integrated design process
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in educational facilities, healthcare centers, and community buildings across the Southwest. Through collaborative planning and innovative technology, we deliver designs that balance structural integrity with environmental responsibility, ensuring spaces that enhance organizational missions while minimizing ecological impact.
Sustainable Architecture
We integrate sustainable practices throughout the design process to create energy-efficient, environmentally responsible buildings. Our approach combines passive design strategies with advanced technologies to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. As USGBC members, we prioritize materials selection, water conservation, and energy systems that align with LEED certification standards while maintaining architectural excellence and functional performance.
LEED Certification
Our LEED Accredited Professionals guide projects through the certification process for sustainable buildings. We help clients achieve LEED Gold and Silver ratings by implementing energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and innovative water conservation strategies. Our expertise includes documentation preparation, compliance verification, and performance optimization to meet specific certification goals while maintaining design integrity and budget constraints.
Project Planning
We provide comprehensive planning services from concept development to construction documentation. Our process begins with understanding client missions, organizational culture, and site context to create master plans that support long-term goals. Through 3D modeling and stakeholder engagement, we develop phased implementation strategies that ensure projects meet functional requirements while remaining adaptable to future needs and regulatory changes.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services ensure design intent is maintained throughout the building process. We provide contract document preparation, bidding assistance, and on-site quality control to verify compliance with design specifications. Our team coordinates with contractors to resolve field issues, maintain schedules, and ensure final deliverables meet performance standards while staying within budget parameters established during planning phases.
People
Ray Vigil
President
As founder and president, Ray Vigil leads with 30+ years of architectural experience in the Southwest. He established Vigil & Associates in 2001, focusing on sustainable design that enhances communities while maintaining environmental stewardship through integrated planning and innovative technology solutions.
Vicente Castillo
Principal Architect / ABQ Dir
Vicente Castillo directs Albuquerque operations with expertise in complex institutional projects. His leadership combines technical precision with creative problem-solving, ensuring designs meet functional requirements while achieving aesthetic excellence and sustainability goals across educational and public safety facilities.
Ken Gutierrez
Sr Project Manager / LC Dir
Ken Gutierrez oversees Las Cruces projects with 25+ years of regional experience. As senior project manager, he specializes in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver healthcare facilities and community centers that balance operational efficiency with cultural sensitivity through evidence-based design approaches.
Alisa Pavlakovich Giron
Architect
Alisa Pavlakovich Giron contributes design expertise focused on educational facilities. Her work emphasizes creating learning environments that support pedagogical goals while incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems to reduce long-term operational costs for school districts.
Michael Lee
Production Mgr/BIM Specialist
Michael Lee manages production workflows and BIM implementation. His technical leadership ensures digital modeling supports design accuracy and construction coordination, improving project efficiency through 3D visualization and clash detection processes for complex architectural systems.
Questions
What architectural services does Vigil & Associates offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including design, planning, LEED certification, construction administration, and BIM modeling for educational, healthcare, and public safety facilities across New Mexico and the Southwest.
How long has Vigil & Associates been in business?
Founded in 2001 by Ray Vigil, our firm has over 30 years of combined experience delivering architectural solutions tailored to New Mexico's unique environmental and cultural context.
Do you specialize in sustainable design?
Yes, we're committed to environmental stewardship through LEED-certified projects and sustainable practices. Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals who integrate energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials into every project phase.
What project types do you handle?
We specialize in educational facilities, healthcare centers, public safety buildings, and community spaces. Our portfolio includes K-12 schools, university projects, multigenerational centers, and behavioral health facilities.
Where are your offices located?
We maintain two New Mexico offices in Albuquerque (4477 Irving NW, Suite A) and Las Cruces (1765 Avenida de Mercado) to better serve clients across the state and Southwest region.
