Creating
Spaces for
a Lifetime

DFDG Architecture is more than just the buildings we design, it is the community we help create. Read More

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For over fifty years, DFDG Architecture has been enhancing the way people experience architecture and interior spaces. We thrive on breaking barriers and developing simple solutions to complex challenges.

Designed
To Last

Studio

John Dick,
Founder

About DFDG

Founded in 1970 by John Dick, DFDG has become one of Arizona’s mainstay architectural firms. Our longevity is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our clients and their goals. We built our reputation on 50 years of developing communities through carefully crafted and precision design. Our clients and partners know that when we design a structure, it will be there for the long haul. And so will we.

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Our Services

Building Spaces from the Inside Out.

We believe in a holistic design approach that incorporates structure and the human experience. The result is a strong bond between people and their spaces.

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Architecture

Building Structure

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Planning

Defining Outcomes

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Interior Design

Human Experience

Featured Project

Testimonials

Our clients
say it best

Justin Newman

Executive Director, Building Division - Haydon Building Corp

Michael Gonzalez

Vice President - McCarthy

Fritz Behrhorst

Vice President Preconstruction - Haydon Building Corp

John Spellman

Former VP, Corporate Business Operations - PetSmart

Rene Carlin

Parks & Recreation Supervisor - Town of Gilbert

Matthew Tierney

Senior Vice President - Gilbane Construction

Rani Sweis

CEO - AtticSalt

Haydon has been working on projects together with DFDG since the early 90s. Aside from their great work and stellar reputation, perhaps most importantly, we just really like their people!

The creativity and professionalism of their staff, genuine approach to working with their construction partners, and commitment to making the owner’s vision a reality is why DFDG is a trusted design partner to McCarthy for over 17 years.

DFDG is a preferred design partner for us because they share our commitment to building relationships and maintaining those relationships by finding win-win solutions to challenges.  They truly listen to their clients and construction partners and strive to realize the vision of their clients while ensuring they provide solutions that will fit within the project budget.

DFDG has been a great partner and has played a key role in the success of our project thus far. They did a nice job of understanding our culture which enabled them to develop concepts and designs which were a fit for our company. They have been able to stay on schedule which has been very important to us.

I would also be remiss not to mention how well you performed as part of the overall project team. The cohesiveness exhibited with each of the firms involved in the project was seamless. You truly made us, your client, feel as if you were all one unit and not several different firms with competing interests. I cannot say enough as to how much that teamwork made the entire project come together.

The project was large and complex and was designed and built on a very fast schedule. It was great to work with a firm that truly understands the CMAR delivery method. As the Architect of Record, DFDG was responsible for the successful outcome of this facility, and the satisfaction of ASU regarding team performance. During the construction phase, we could always count on DFDG for their quick response to challenges and their intensive on-site presence. DFDG provided rapid responses to RFI’s and submittal turnaround.

When Chad said he’d break a leg to make our dream a reality, I thought it was just a metaphor for how far they’d go to make our dream a reality. I didn’t think he’d actually do it! This team rocks.

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What’s happening
at DFDG

DFDG is dedicated to enhancing the way people experience their architecture and interiors by combining compassion with technical knowledge and design

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Creative problem solver, Sergio Guzman is already involved in several projects happening at DFDG including Mesa’s Police Department Headquarters renovation and

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Join us in congratulating Ryan Schmitt on his promotion to Associate! A pivotal asset to our team, Ryan spearheads our Tucson

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