Architecture Services for Developers and Retailers
Dallas–Fort Worth architects helping developers and retail brands deliver profitable, buildable projects, from early feasibility through grand opening
Archiphy Architecture and Interiors partners with real estate developers, landlords, and retail and restaurant brands to design spaces that perform in the real world. Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and licensed in Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and New York, our team brings together design vision, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of how projects get financed, approved, and built.
The result is fewer surprises, smoother approvals, and spaces that perform for your tenants, guests, and staff from day one.
Who We Work With
Archiphy works with developers, investors, and operators across retail, restaurant, hospitality, office, and mixed‑use projects. Whether you are repositioning an existing center, rolling out a new concept, or planning a ground‑up development, we help align design decisions with schedule, entitlement, and ROI goals.
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Retail and mixed‑use developers
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Shopping center and pad‑site owners
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Restaurant groups and franchisees
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Fuel / convenience store operators
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Office and medical office building owners
Support for Developers
Developers need clear answers early: what fits, what it costs, and what local jurisdictions will allow. Archiphy provides front‑loaded planning, documentation, and coordination so you can make confident go / no‑go decisions and move quickly once a project is viable.
Key services
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Site selection assistance and test fits for prospective sites
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Zoning, land‑use, and code analysis (IBC, ADA, local amendments)
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Feasibility and yield studies for retail, mixed‑use, and hospitality projects
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BOMA area calculations and lease‑area studies
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Site planning and master planning for multi‑tenant / multi‑site programs
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Permit and entitlement packages, including SUPs and design review submittals
Support for Retailers & Restaurants
Retail and restaurant brands rely on spaces that reflect the brand, move customers efficiently, and operate smoothly day after day. Archiphy translates brand standards and operational needs into architecture and interiors tailored to each site.
Key services
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Prototype design and site adaptation for new locations
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Tenant improvement design for inline retail, end‑caps, pads, and C‑stores
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Store planning and customer‑flow optimization
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Restaurant dining room, bar, and patio planning in coordination with kitchen consultants
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Exterior façade upgrades and re‑branding of existing centers
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Multi‑site roll‑out support for regional and national programs
Full Architecture & Interiors Services
From Concept to Completion
Beyond strategy and planning, Archiphy delivers full‑service architecture and interiors for projects of varying scale and complexity. Our team coordinates with all disciplines to keep projects moving from concept through construction.
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Architecture & Planning – Concept design, schematic design, exterior and interior design, adaptive reuse and renovation, mixed‑use and hospitality projects.
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Interior Architecture & Space Planning – Space planning, fixture and furniture layouts, finish and material selection, lighting concepts, brand‑aligned interiors.
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Technical Documentation & Coordination – Design development, construction documents, BIM coordination with civil, structural, and MEP engineers, bid and permit sets.
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Construction & Owner Representation – Construction administration, site visits and punch lists, RFI and submittal review, owner’s rep services, change‑order and pay‑app review.
Selected projects for developers & retailers
Projects Backed by Real Results. Here are a few examples of projects where we helped owners and brands improve performance and presentation.
Archiphy’s work spans neighborhood retail centers, destination restaurants, and fuel / convenience concepts across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond.
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ZARA, Frisco, TX
Retail store at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, Texas, including interior architecture and detailed coordination with brand standards and mall requirements. -
Knox Retail Shopping Center, Dallas, TX
Retail and façade improvements in a high‑visibility urban context. Archiphy coordinated architecture, tenant requirements, and city review to enhance curb appeal and support premium retail tenants. -
Gas Station / Convenience Store with QSR, Dallas, TX
Prototype‑style fuel, convenience, and quick‑service restaurant concept integrating canopy, store, and drive‑through functions on a constrained site. The plan optimizes customer circulation, stacking, and parking counts.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Site
Whether you are evaluating a new parcel, repositioning an existing center, or rolling out a new concept, Archiphy can plug in at any stage to help you move forward with clarity.