History
Synectic Design, Inc. (SDI) is an architectural design and planning firm created in January 2000 with the idea of bringing together an intimate, carefully selected group of individuals of diverse personality and specialization. The result is a unique blend of design excellence backed by technical expertise.
Specialties
Located in downtown Tempe, Synectic Design serves the western United States and beyond. Committed to providing exceptional service that exceeds our clients' expectations, we believe in developing long and lasting relationships with our clients, allowing us to assist you in obtaining your goals. The size of our firm ensures that each project receives the full attention and stewardship of one of our two principals, Lance Baker and David Hamblen. Together they create constancy of purpose for the improvement of our product and service, creating loyalty from our clients in the commercial, private, government and residential environments. Our projects focus on a design process that addresses the wants, needs and concerns of our clients, the users, and the community. Through effective communication and document coordination at all phases, we are able to provide our clients with the confidence that their project will be completed on schedule and within budget. Our capabilities include design for architectural projects; Self-Certification for the City of Phoenix, Surprise and Peoria (in limited instances); construction observation; project management; programming/master planning; plans review; interior space planning; ADA compliance; and Building Information Modeling (BIM).