What GO Architects does

GO Architects, Inc. (GOAI) is a privately-held, full-service architectural firm headquartered in Upland, California. Founded in 2013 by architects and designers with more than 30 years of prior working relationships, the firm provides design and construction administration services across the full project lifecycle—pre-design, site analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, construction administration, and post-construction. Its primary client base is K-14 public school districts across Southern California (Riverside USD, Chaffey JUHS, Alta Loma SD, SBCCD), supplemented by commercial, aviation, and international projects.

The firm's technology is industry-standard architectural tooling—Revit (a required skill) and Bluebeam—combined with California Division of the State Architect (DSA)-compliant documentation processes. Its distinctive offering is the 'K-14 Support Services' package, which packages standardized bid documents, CUPCCA implementation, contractor pre-qualification, E-Rate proposals, and CMAS/piggy-back contract support. This reflects deep specialization in California school funding mechanisms (Proposition 39, Measure H, Measure O, Measure CC) and DSA approval workflows. The firm employs 11-50 staff and has executed school modernizations, new constructions, athletic facilities, cargo structures at Ontario International Airport, and proposed international landmark projects in Nigeria.

GO Architects generates revenue through professional services fees negotiated per project scope; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led: Managing Partner Liliana Bustos and Principals lead direct engagement with school districts and institutional clients, supported by participation in industry conferences (notably CASH), a portfolio-driven website, and active social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Operating geographies are California (primary) and Nigeria (entered in 2023 via joint ventures with Ojuri Partners and ab.dt Architects).

Name

GO Architects

Legal name

GO Architects, Inc.

Website

https://goarchitectsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GO Architects is a privately-held, full-service architectural firm based in Upland, California that designs K-14 educational facilities, commercial buildings, and government projects for Southern California school districts and select international clients including African Reinsurance and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Upland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural firm providing design and construction administration services for educational, commercial, and institutional projects. Revenue generated through professional service fees for architectural design, project management, and construction administration across all phases of project development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GO Architects is a full-service architectural firm providing architectural design and construction administration services for educational, commercial, and institutional projects. The firm delivers end-to-end project lifecycle services from pre-design planning, site analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, construction administration, and post-construction services, with specialized expertise in California K-14 educational facility design including DSA compliance.

Product overview

GO Architects is a full-service architectural firm based in Upland, California offering a comprehensive range of architectural and construction-related services. The firm's service portfolio spans the entire project lifecycle from initial pre-design and site analysis through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, construction administration, and post-construction phases. Additional specialized offerings include 3D renderings, value engineering, energy studies, and K-14 educational facility support services. The firm operates under the philosophy of 'Fabled Service,' providing innovative design solutions primarily for educational institutions, commercial properties, and community facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Design Services Initial planning phase services including master planning, programming, space schematics, existing facilities studies, economic feasibility studies, project financing, and development scheduling for institutional and commercial building projects.
• Site Analysis Services Site selection and development planning services including detailed site utilization studies, on/off-site utility studies, and environmental studies/reports to inform project feasibility and design.
• Schematic Design Early-stage design development and concept exploration services for architectural projects, producing schematic-level drawings and design concepts.
• Design Development Services Comprehensive design documentation covering architectural, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), civil, and landscape design with material specifications.
• Construction Documentation Detailed construction documentation and blueprints required for building permits and contractor bidding.
• Bidding and Negotiation Services Bidding materials preparation, analysis of alternates/substitutes, bid evaluation, and construction contract agreement services.
• Construction Administration On-site construction oversight including field observation, project representation, inspection coordination, change orders, project schedule monitoring, cost accounting, and project close-out.
• Post-Construction Services Services provided after construction including maintenance programming, record drawings, warranty review, and post-construction evaluation.
• K-14 Support Services Specialized support for K-14 educational facilities including standardized bid documents, CUPCCA implementation and training, contractor/consultant pre-qualification, technology bids, E-Rate proposals, and CMAS/piggy-back contracts.
• Additional Services Supplementary architectural services including 3D renderings/fly-throughs, life-cycle cost analysis, value engineering, detailed construction cost estimates, energy studies, fast-track delivery, and coordination of non-design professionals.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ab.dt ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborative design partnership for the National Science & Technology Museum project in Nigeria. Combines local Nigerian cultural elements with modern technology design. The project aims to transform Nigeria into a knowledge-based economy.
• Ojuri PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint venture partnership for the Africa Re Corporate Headquarters design in Abuja, Nigeria. Collaborative approach combining Nigerian expertise with GO Architects' experience in iconic commercial design.
• Tilden-Coil ConstructorsstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner working with GO Architects on multiple school district projects including John W. North High School transformation, Jasper Elementary School modernization, and Alta Loma High School Athletic Complex.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LPA Design Studios: Large, California-headquartered architecture firm with one of the deepest K-12 and higher education practices in the U.S. Directly comparable to GO Architects in target customer (California school districts) and core service offering, but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• NAC Architecture: Education-focused architecture firm with a long track record in K-12 design across the Western U.S. Directly comparable in target customer, project type, and emphasis on learning environments, with a similar focus on modernization and new-construction school projects.
• WLC Architects: California-headquartered architecture firm focused primarily on K-12 educational facilities. Closely comparable in California school district clientele, K-12 specialization, and firm scale to GO Architects.
• TMP Architecture: Michigan-based architecture firm specializing in K-12 and higher education. Comparable in dedicated focus on learning environments, design awards, and serving school district clients, though operating primarily in the Midwest rather than California.
• PBK: Houston-based architecture firm specializing in K-12 and higher education facilities. Directly comparable in educational facility design focus and project types, with broader geographic coverage and a similarly strong reputation in the learning environments category.
• HMC Architects: California-based architecture firm with a strong education and civic practice. Directly comparable as a California-headquartered peer competing for the same school district and institutional clients, with deeper resources and broader service lines.
• SVA Architects: California-based architecture firm with a strong K-12 and higher education practice. Directly comparable in California school district focus, project types, and firm size range overlapping with GO Architects' market.
• Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA): California and Oregon-based architecture firm with a dedicated K-14 practice. Directly comparable in California school district focus, K-14 specialization, and project types including modernizations and new construction.

Broad incumbents

• CannonDesign: National design firm with a substantial K-12 and higher education practice. Comparable in educational facility design expertise and award-winning project portfolio, but operates as a broad incumbent across multiple sectors at significantly larger scale.
• DLR Group: National integrated design firm with a large, established K-12 and higher education practice. Comparable in serving school district clients and educational facility design, but operates at significantly greater scale and across multiple verticals including civic, healthcare, and commercial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GOAI.FabledService
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/go-architects-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/go_architects_inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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