What KME ARCHITECTS LLC does

KME Architects LLC is a privately held, full-service architectural firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Tiyan, Guam. The firm is co-owned by principals Melvin Green (40+ years experience, licensed in seven jurisdictions) and Emanuele Arguelles (29 years experience, licensed in six jurisdictions), and operates with a team of approximately 16 employees spanning principals, project architects, project managers, business development, and administrative functions. The firm is certified as an Emerging Small Business (ESB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

The firm's core services are architectural design, interior design and planning, tenant improvements, and 3D laser scanning, supplemented by BIM-based design coordination. Its underlying technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: 3D laser scanning captures millions of data points for existing-conditions documentation, and BIM is used during design development for coordination and design-rationale tracking. There is no evidence of in-house AI, generative design, or data flywheel capabilities. The portfolio spans five vertical segments: public sector/government, hospitality & entertainment, multifamily/housing, retail/restaurants, and a small conceptual-design practice (eVolo Unity Tower entry).

KME generates revenue through professional service fees on project-based commissions, pursued via competitive Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), direct enterprise relationships, and design-collective partnerships such as KLW + Design Las Vegas. Named clients include MGM Resorts, Caesars, Clark County School District, the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, the City of Las Vegas, Starbucks, McDonald's, and the College of Southern Nevada. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm has been recognized with regional and national awards, including the APWA National Project of the Year (2018), multiple AIA Nevada Design Awards, and the ULI Nevada Placemaking Award (2025). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

KME ARCHITECTS LLC

Legal name

KME Architects LLC

Website

https://kmearchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KME Architects LLC is a full-service Las Vegas architectural firm founded in 2009, serving public agencies, hospitality brands, and retail chains with architectural design, interior design, tenant improvements, and 3D laser scanning across Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Guam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design planning
• Tenant improvement design
• Building information modeling
• 3D laser scanning

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas, Nevada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural firm providing design services including architectural design, interior design and planning, tenant improvements, and construction document development. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for design projects across multiple sectors including education, hospitality, retail, multifamily, and civic projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KME Architects LLC is a full-service architectural firm providing architectural design, interior design and planning, tenant improvements, and laser scanning. It serves public- and private-sector clients across education, civic, hospitality, multifamily, retail, and historic-preservation projects. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for project-based design engagements.

Product overview

KME Architects is an award-winning full-service architectural firm offering four core services: Architectural Design, Interior Design & Planning, Tenant Improvements, and Laser Scanning. The firm delivers projects across educational, civic, hospitality, commercial, historic preservation, retail, and interior architecture sectors. Notable project categories include convention centers (Las Vegas Convention Center, Caesars Forum, Flamingo Convention Center), entertainment venues (T-Mobile Arena, Eclipse Luxury Movie Theatre), hospitality (Circus Circus Water Park), educational facilities (Historic Westside School, Kermit R. Booker Elementary, Rainbow Dreams Academy), multifamily housing (Marion Bennett, James Down Towers, Hampton Courts), and retail/restaurant spaces (Starbucks, McDonald's, Port of Subs at Harry Reid International Airport). The firm has achieved LEED Gold Certification on the Historic Westside School and maintains certifications as an Emerging Small Business (ESB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Comprehensive architectural design services creating tailored solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and efficiency for public- and private-sector clients.
• Interior Design & Planning Interior design and planning using space planning, finish selection, and design solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and budget.
• Tenant Improvements Design and project management for office and retail renovations, commercial and institutional build-outs, and other existing-space improvements for evolving business needs.
• Laser Scanning 3D laser scanning that captures millions of data points to create accurate digital representations of existing conditions, improving coordination and reducing project delivery risk.

Quantifiable outcome

• Historic Westside School achieved LEED Gold Certification and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KLW + Design Las Vegas (TSK Architects, Simpson Coulter Studio, Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collective partnership formed to pursue the Las Vegas Convention Center Renovation project. KME Architects, as part of this team (KLW + Design Las Vegas), won the commission through a competitive RFQ process against two other finalist teams. The team was assembled to provide the strongest opportunity for winning the design competition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SH Architecture: Las Vegas commercial architecture firm with a similar regional footprint and sector exposure across hospitality, civic, and educational projects. Directly comparable in size and target client base.
• Simpson Coulter Studio: Las Vegas-based architecture and planning firm that partnered with KME in the KLW + Design Las Vegas collective. Comparable in scale, market focus, and pursuit of large civic and convention center work in Nevada.
• Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects: Las Vegas-headquartered architecture firm that is part of the KLW + Design Las Vegas design collective with KME. Comparable regional competitor pursuing similar civic, hospitality, and entertainment commissions in the Las Vegas market.
• JMA Architecture Studios: Mid-sized regional architecture firm serving hospitality, multifamily, and public-sector clients with comparable full-service offerings. Overlaps with KME in tenant improvements and civic work.
• TSK Architects: Las Vegas-based architecture firm of comparable size that partnered with KME in the KLW + Design Las Vegas collective to win the Las Vegas Convention Center Renovation. Directly comparable in geography, sector mix, and project scale.

Broad incumbents

• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with strong education and civic sector practices that competes with KME for K-12, higher education, and public-sector work in the western U.S. Larger scale but overlapping client categories.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a major Las Vegas presence that competes for the same hospitality, convention, and entertainment commissions KME serves. Larger and broader portfolio, but directly competes on marquee Strip and civic projects.
• PGAL: Mid-to-large national architecture firm with significant hospitality, multifamily, and civic practice areas. Comparable in pursuit of multifamily and hospitality work in Las Vegas and Sun Belt markets.
• HKS: Large national architecture firm with deep sports, convention, and hospitality credentials (e.g., AT&T Stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium). Competes with KME for large-scale hospitality and entertainment venue commissions in Las Vegas.

Regional players

• Boulton Architecture: Las Vegas-focused architecture firm serving similar commercial and hospitality clients in the Nevada market. Comparable in regional positioning and project type, though somewhat smaller in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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