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WDS Architecture

  • 301 E. Bethany Home Rd., C-250
    Phoenix, AZ 85012 (map)
  • (602) 319-5282

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  • PadreDave – February 25, 2011
    Mike Marden was referred to us by a member of our church who knew of him professionally. From the moment of the referral, Mike worked tirelessly to assist us in getting our very much-needed restroom renovation at our 60 year old church. Mike is incredibly enthusiastic and conveys a "can do" attitude. During our...
    http://thumb.tk/1mDg – Feb 25, 2011 at 12:27 pm

  • NEW BUILDING PROJECTS: In the Commercial Sector, 2011 has brought a wave of New Stand-alone Buildings. After nearly two years of mostly interior Tenant Improvement & Remodel Work, WDS is blessed to be involved with three of these "Ground-ups" currently. Learn more about WDS at http://www.wdsarchitecture.com – Feb 25, 2011 at 3:40 am

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When you must meet budget and deadline, hire WDS!

In commercial architecture, we excel at tenant improvement permits, commercial building plans, and space plan drawings.

For residential architecture needs, we specialize in drafting, as-builts, site planning, residential design, interior architecture, and color renderings.

Principal Mike Marden has been involved with the design-build industry since 1993. In 2002, he founded WDS. He has seen the valley grow, and established relationships with the municipalities. As a registered architect, he has gained the local experience for small to medium-sized projects of just about any building type. Affordable drafting services are also an available option to meet some needs.

Services are provided in more than a dozen building code-regulating municipalities surrounding the Greater Phoenix Metro area plus Yavapai County, Wickenburg, Casa Grande, Pinal County and Tucson.

With NCARB certification, the firm can activate licensure in other states to work on your out-of-town projects.

You don't have to spend a lot for quality drawings!

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Reviews

  • January 24, 2012

    Mike is a great architect and you will not be sorry you used his services. He will see you through every aspect with professionalism and attention to detail. We used him on our last TI project and we highly recommend WDS Architecture.

    – Cliff

  • February 25, 2011

    Mike Marden was referred to us by a member of our church who knew of him professionally. From the moment of the referral, Mike worked tirelessly to assist us in getting our very much-needed restroom renovation at our 60 year old church.

    Mike is incredibly enthusiastic and conveys a "can do" attitude. During our preliminary discussions, Mike listened intently to all of the varied parties in our well-established congregation. Mike quickly produced drawings with his recommendations for our renovation and remain within our limited budget. Mike presented his recommendations to the varied constituencies in a winsome and professional manner.

    We are now in the implementation phase. Mike has worked very hard to get a few open permit items from a previous construction project and is moving our project through the city permit process.

    I look forward to seeing the completed project and having ADA compliant restrooms on our campus.

    More to follow....

    The Rev Dr David Poedel, STS
    Pastor
    Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, Phoenix

    – PadreDave

  • December 17, 2010

    What a delight... A person who delivers on time and within budget I might add. When time matters he delivers!

    – Robert

  • November 24, 2010

    Mike is a great guy to work with. He is very efficient and responsive with a great work ethic. I would highly recommend Mike and Western Design Studio for any architectural needs.

    – Bryan

  • November 23, 2010

    Mike Marden was able to help me through a difficult process with the County Planning & Development office. He produced all of the materials for permit review and personally stewarded the process. He showed great knowledge and expertise in County requirements and codes. I would definitely recommend Mike to anyone looking for an architect with strong skills and great relationships with the people responsible for making permits happen.

    – Susana

  • November 18, 2010

    we live in Maricopa County in north scottsdale. .mike submitted all plans and paperwork for the construction of a 4 stall shedrow for our horses. we were told by neighbors the approval process would take several months to complete. we received our permits in 4 weeks. there were no questions about the project.
    this was due to mike's knowlege of the county drainage and flood dept and the planning and zoning dept..
    he also submitted and had approved several other projects to bring our property into complete compliance with the with planning and zoning depts requirements.
    we would highly recommend mike as a professional and knowlegable architect

    – Lee

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Question and answer

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Restaurant Tenant Improvements

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. You get what you pay for, so that unheard of price you are quoted may cost you more before you are finished. If they tell you that their drawings will be approved on the first try guaranteed, I have a bridge to sell you.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. What do the Codes say? Most are searchable on Google, but vary by Municipality, City and State.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Our Drawings are put together very efficiently, while also being very complete. We know this because Contractors, Developers and Plan Reviewers have commented on the appeal and clarity of our drawings. They wish that all drawings were so easy to follow and well coordinated, while also not over-inundating them with information. The WDS product speaks for itself.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. As an Architect, I get to meet many people every day. They are all different and I get to help them fulfill their dreams. Even better is when I have the opportunity to spread the Lord's Message to them. It is also fun working with the great Consultants and Design Team Members that support Western Design Studio and make delivery a superior product so possible.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Question: How much time will it take to get a Permit? Phoenix Architect: It depends on the Municipality and Project Scope, but can very from over the Counter to two Months.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. Almost immediatley after completing construction on a permit we secured for a Pool Hall Client, the next Owner hired us to convert it into a Bar and Grill within one year's time.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. The enormous amount of time and cost required to complete school, training and licensing exams compared to the small amount of compansation we receive.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I like art, building and drawing.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. Law Tigers of Levenbaum and Cohen Attorneys at Law. Phoenix Archtiect Western Design Studio was hired for design services input for Commercial Architecture involving a facelift and upgrades at their 25 year old downtown Phoenix Law Office Building.

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. WDS completes Tenant Improvement Drawings on a regular basis for a few thousand dollars and handles the Building Permit Process by an Registered Phoenix Architect, licensed in Arizona to practice Commercial Architecture. Our average timeline is two weeks.

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Client: Do I need a Permit for that?
Phoenix Archtiect: Call us at WDS Architecture 602-319-5282 before you purchase your property, sign your lease or plan your project.

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