OUR MISSION
Our goal is to focus on design excellence and a commitment to a client-centric collaborative design process that results in a successful project.
Our pursuit of this goal offers many advantages:
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All team members help to define the project goals.
The client is aware of all issues and concerns.
Mediation and compromise can occur before problems arise.
Technology applications are more easily shared.
Project costs are monitored by the entire team, allowing early “red-flag” solutions.
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OUR PRINCIPALS
Carlos A. Murrieta, AIA, CSI, LEED AP BD+C
Carlos Murrieta, AIA moved to Scottsdale Arizona in 2002 after founding and operating his own design-build firm, Murrieta + Peral Arquitectos, for seven years in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. His previous design-build-owner experience helped Carlos navigate with ease at the firm he first worked in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Carlos became an associate and a couple years after a partner, before co-founding Merge Architectural Group.
Educational Background
1993 Bachelor of Architecture, ITESM, Mexico.
Certifications & Registrations
Architect – Arizona License 45961
Architect – Mexico License 1987897
LEED AP BD+C (Building Design + Construction)
City of Phoenix Self-Certified Professional, to issue permits in expedited time (3-5 days).
Construction Administration Certificate, Universidad del Noroeste, Mexico
3D Scanning and Registration Certification
Achievements, Recognitions and Community Involvement
2016 Arizona Young Architect of the Year (AIA10) – American Institute of Architects
2020 – 2021 National Organization of Minority Architects Arizona President
2015 Scottsdale Ranch Community Association – Architectural Review Committee Architect
2012 SMOCA (Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art) Architecture Week – Carlos Murrieta – Design Work 2002-2012
2007-2012 CSI Honors and Awards Committee Chair
2012 AIA Young Architects Forum – Representative in Washington D.C.
2011 City of Phoenix Self -Certified Professional
2009 USGBC – LEED AP – Building Design and Construction
2008 AIA Young Guns – Arizona Young Brightest Designer’s Recognition
2008 Southwest Contractor Best Educational Building Honorable Mention George Gardner Performing Arts Center
2004 CSI Education Committee member.
Affiliations and Specialization
American Institute of Architects
Constructions Specifications Institute
U.S. Green Building Council
Building Information Model (BIM)
AIA+2030 Advocate
Clarisa del Castillo, AIA, LEED AP ID+C
Educational Background
2006 Master of Ephemeral Architecture, Universidad Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
2001 Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad de Sonora, Mexico
Interior Design, Phoenix Community College
Certifications & Registrations
Architect – Arizona License
Architect – Mexico License
LEED ID+C (Interior Design + Construction)
3D Scanning and Registration Certification
International Building Code, Scottsdale Community College
Specialization & Achievements
Interior Design integration with Architectural Design process
Building Information Model (BIM)
AIA+2030 Advocate