About Us

McFarland Architects applies good to great principles combined with thoughtfulness and grace to create designs that inspire community and structures that are built to last. Our firm has a passion for creativity and a commitment to legacy. We are consistently driven by the "Good to Great" concepts of Jim Collins and use them each day to push the flywheel further and faster. 

For over 20 years, McFarland Architects has provided professional architecture and interior design services around the central state region. The McFarland Architects team has become well known for its expertise and extensive experience in a wide range of projects. We have a lengthy portfolio of works throughout the region, all of which make a positive impact on each community. They include education, healthcare, public, community, and commercial projects. Our expertise includes master planning, programming, design, documentation, and construction phase services, including assistance in the selection of interior furniture, artwork, and accessories.

We have completed more than 30 master plans and have developed trademarked programming and planning processes that encourage the input of all involved. Experience is important in the successful outcome of a project and it is our vision to be the creators of “designs that inspire community.”

We Offer:

Pre-Design Services Programming

Master Planning
Site Evaluation & Analysis
Project Schedules
Sustainable Design
Project Budgets
Cost Estimating

Design and Documentation Services

Design Development
Specifications
Schematic Design
Graphic Presentation
Interior Design
Code Analysis
ADA Compliance Review
Conceptual Design Studies
3D Computer Modeling

Pricing and Negotiation Services

Contractor Pre-qualification
Pricing Period Services
Pricing Evaluation
Contract Preparation


 
 

Construction Administration Services

Construction Documents
Project Administration
Bidding
Construction Observation
Project Schedule Monitoring
Contractor Payment Review
Project Closeout

Post-Construction Services

Certificate of Occupancy Services
Oversee FFE Installation
One-Year Warranty Walk-thru

Other Services

LEED Certification Facilitation
Interior Design Furniture
Equipment Planning
Value Engineering
Interior Design Artwork

                                                                  



McFarland Architects measures quality design by asking:

•Is it functional?
•Is it multi-functional?

•Is it durable?

Does it fit our customer?
Is it as simple as possible?
Is the project constructible?
Is it an innovation or
  invention?

Is it a global design?
Is it easy to maintain?
Is it authentic?
Is it art?
Does it have any added
  value?

Are we chasing fashion?
Are we designing for our core
  customer?

Have we done our homework?
Is it timeless?
Does it cause unnecessary
  harm?

Adapted from “Let My People Go Surfing,” by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, Inc. Integrated into the Strategic Plan October 2007.