Excellence in everything
Excellence is something we live and breathe here at bldg. Architecture. We pour everything we have into every project because we know the profound impact a well-built home can have on the lives of the people that live there. From the way we build relationships across the industry to our prompt communication, to our architectural standards, excellence is the foundation for it all.
Solving Complex Problems
Designing a building of any kind is a complex problem to solve. With so many moving parts, your role as the developer, owner, or builder is to build a team around you that you can trust. As a member of that team, we don’t just provide well-designed buildings. Michael ensures your project is well-managed, avoiding zoning and code issues from the start. Because of his extensive network, and experience, bldg. Architecture handles complex problems with ease.
EFFICIENCY MATTERS
We believe in leveraging cutting-edge technology to make our buildings more efficient. This ranges from physical efficiencies realized during construction to efficiencies realized in the technological tools at our disposal during the design process which allow us to focus our time and talents on high-quality design, as well as project quality control and coordination. This means your build goes smoothly from start to finish.
mentorship + employment opportunities
bldg. Architecture was founded with the goal of becoming a beacon for young professionals looking for mentorship. We are committed to teaching and mentoring others who want to grow and develop into future firm owners themselves. We believe that by equipping our staff with the tools they need to succeed, and mentoring them in the process, we strengthen our entire profession, one Architect at a time.
Meet Michael
Architect | Founder
Michael Fittz began his Architectural journey in high school with his first drafting class. A fun elective quickly became a life-long passion for architectural excellence. Knowing his ultimate goal was to become an Architect, Michael studied Interior Design as an undergraduate at Harding University and went on to study Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Michael was fortunate to spend nearly a decade of his career honing his skills and developing a passion for excellence at ARRIVE Architecture Group. He’s known throughout the industry as a leader in Senior-Living architecture and has a reputation for being easy to work with from both vendors and clients.
Michael lives in The Colony, Texas with his wife Claire, and three boys, Harrison, Caleb and Grayson.
Meet Bruce
Associate Project Manager
Bruce Smith joined bldg. Architecture in early 2023. A graduate of CU, Boulder, where he earned his bachelor’s in environmental design, Bruce is currently growing his architectural experience in Texas and actively working towards licensure. Bruce brings a passion for Architecture and the iterative process to the firm along with his experience in project management and communication. As an Associate Project manager, Bruce handles much of the day-to-day coordination and management of the project’s drawing production. He is directly involved in all aspects of a project from the initial site plan to the Certificate of Occupancy.
Meet Naomi
Studio Associate
Naomi is a graduate of University of Texas at Arlington with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering. As a studio Associate, she works to combine effective and functional design with pleasing aesthetics and eye-catching visuals. Through her 3D modeling skills, she uses both her architectural and engineering skills to help develop a conceptual idea into construction documents. A native of Austin, TX she now calls DFW home. Naomi has been with bldg. Architecture since 2022.