Krause

What Krause does

Krause Architecture + Interiors is a Phoenix, Arizona-based architecture and interior design firm founded in 1999 by Brad Krause. The firm offers an integrated suite of design services spanning Architecture and Repositioning, Interior Architecture, and Planning and Programming as core offerings, supported by specialized modules in BIM Services and Visualization (using parametric design tools such as Grasshopper 3D), Workplace Strategy, Design Performance aligned with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, and Augmented and Virtual Reality for immersive client pre-construction experiences. Krause serves mid-market and enterprise clients primarily in the Southwest US across corporate office, law firm, healthcare, commercial development, and civic sectors, with a portfolio that includes large-scale engagements such as the 360,000 SF Dobson Desert Medical Campus for Lillibridge/Ventas, the 96,693 SF Vensure Employer Solutions headquarters, the 322,406 SF Elevate 24 campus for Regent Properties, and the 90,000 SF City of Phoenix Resource Innovation Campus.

The firm operates as a private, founder-owned boutique with approximately 10 staff, including family leadership (Brad Krause as Founder; sons Michael Krause as Partner/Senior Designer and Matthew Krause as Partner/Business Development/Financial Manager). Krause generates revenue through project-based professional services fees negotiated per engagement, with 90% of work coming from returning clients. The go-to-market is direct and relationship-driven, with a portfolio website (krauseaz.com), an active professional association footprint across AIA, IIDA, NAIOP, CoreNet, USGBC, and ASID, and award-driven earned media. The firm has accumulated 25+ years of regional recognition, including consecutive Ranking Arizona top-3 placements in interior design, multiple NAIOP and IIDA awards, and a Gold Viddy Award for social media content. No external funding, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond the Southwest are indicated in the data.

Name

Krause

Legal name

Krause Interior Architecture, Inc.

Website

https://krauseaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Krause Architecture + Interiors is a Phoenix-based architecture and interior design firm serving enterprise and mid-market clients across corporate, law, healthcare, and civic sectors in the Southwest US through project-based design, BIM, VR visualization, and workplace strategy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Interior design services
• BIM visualization
• Commercial office design
• Sustainable architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture & Design Professional Services: Krause generates revenue through professional architecture and interior design services including project design, construction documentation, and construction administration. Services are delivered on a project fee basis as detailed in client agreements. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring per engagement, with 90% of work coming from returning clients indicating long-term relationship value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Krause Architecture + Interiors is a Phoenix-based architecture and interior design firm that delivers architectural design, interior design, planning and programming, and BIM/VR visualization services for commercial office, healthcare, law firm, civic, and real estate development clients. The firm offers project-based services spanning visioning, design, construction documentation, and construction administration, with specialized capabilities in sustainable/LEED design, parametric modeling via Grasshopper 3D, and immersive VR client experiences.

Product overview

Krause Architecture + Interiors is an architecture and interior design firm offering a unified suite of design services. The core offerings include Architecture & Repositioning and Interior Architecture as primary service lines, supported by Planning and Programming for pre-design phase work. Specialized service modules include BIM Services & Visualization (using parametric design tools like Grasshopper 3D for complex geometry), Workplace Strategy consulting, Design Performance (aligned with AIA Framework for Design Excellence), and Augmented and Virtual Reality for immersive client presentations. The firm serves market sectors including commercial development, corporate office, healthcare design, cultural and civic, law office design, and repositioning projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture & Repositioning Full architectural design services including building repositioning and renovation of existing structures to modernize exteriors, interiors, and site elements for commercial real estate developers and property owners.
• Interior Architecture Interior design services focusing on space planning, material selection, finishes, and creating functional yet visually engaging environments for commercial spaces including corporate offices, law firms, and healthcare facilities.
• Planning and Programming Pre-design services including needs assessment, space programming, and strategic planning to establish project requirements and design direction before architectural work begins.
• BIM Services & Visualization Building Information Modeling services and design visualization including 3D modeling, rendering, and parametric design using tools like Grasshopper 3D for complex geometry.
• Augmented and Virtual Reality Design Visualization Immersive 3D VR experiences that allow clients to visualize and experience architectural designs before construction, presenting solutions that convey architectural ideas in an interactive format.
• Workplace Strategy Consulting services to help clients optimize their workplace environments, improve functionality, and align space with business objectives.
• Design Performance Services focused on design excellence metrics and sustainable performance outcomes, following AIA Framework for Design Excellence measures including LEED alignment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of work comes from returning clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JLG ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating architect on the City of Phoenix Resource Innovation Campus project, a 90,000 SF building on 20 acres dedicated to the circular economy and waste diversion.
• Studio-MLAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture collaborator on the Resource Innovation Campus project with Krause.
• Sherwood Design EngineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner on the Resource Innovation Campus project providing sustainable engineering solutions.
• Introba EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering collaborator on the Resource Innovation Campus providing engineering design services.
• Caruso Turley ScottcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering firm collaborating on the Resource Innovation Campus project.
• Rowley EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationRepeat engineering collaborator appearing across multiple Krause projects including CIM, Cavanagh Law, Vensure, DMB DFE, Dickinson Wright, and others.
• Adams Mechanical EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationMechanical engineering partner appearing across many Krause projects including CIM, Cavanagh Law, Vensure, DMB DFE, Dickinson Wright, and others.
• Stevens Leinweber ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor on the CIM project.
• Okland ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor on the Dobson Desert Medical Campus project.
• Caruso Turley Scott Structural EngineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering on the DMB | DFE Offices project.
• Southwest Architectural Builders, INC.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural builder and general contractor on the DMB | DFE Offices project.
• RBI ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor on the Cavanagh Law Firm project.
• WillmengminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on the Vensure Employer Solutions corporate headquarters project.
• Renaissance CompaniesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment company partner on the Boys and Girls Club STEAM Makerspace project. Krause and Renaissance Companies donated services for this non-profit project.
• Brycore BuildersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on the Elevate 24 campus redesign project.
• Adams Mechanical Engineering, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationMechanical engineering on the East Gateway two-building corporate campus refresh project.
• Rowley EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant on the East Gateway corporate campus refresh.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with deep workplace, commercial, and corporate interiors practice. Pursues the same enterprise corporate HQ and law firm clients as Krause but at vastly greater scale.
• DLR Group: National integrated architecture and interior design firm with a significant presence in commercial, healthcare, and civic markets including Phoenix. A larger competitor that overlaps on Krause's enterprise client base and service lines.
• CannonDesign: Integrated design firm spanning architecture, interior design, and planning with strong commercial and healthcare practices. Overlaps with Krause in commercial interiors and repositioning work at a much larger scale.
• SmithGroup: Integrated design firm combining architecture, interior design, and planning across commercial, workplace, healthcare, and civic markets. Comparable practice areas but at significantly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• 180 Degrees Design + Build: Phoenix-based integrated architecture, interior design, and construction firm serving commercial clients. Comparable regional competitor with a similar combined architecture and interior design service model.
• LGE Design Group: Phoenix-based architecture and interior design firm serving commercial, healthcare, and civic clients in the Southwest. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and project portfolio.
• BWS Architects: Arizona-based architecture and interior design firm serving commercial, education, and civic clients. Comparable in regional focus and integrated architecture-plus-interior service offering.
• RSP Architects: Phoenix-headquartered architecture and interior design firm of similar scale serving commercial, healthcare, and corporate clients in the Southwest. Directly comparable to Krause in regional footprint, project types, and client mix.
• CCG Architects: Arizona architecture firm with interior design capabilities serving healthcare, education, and commercial clients. Comparable regional peer in project types and client base.
• PKS Design Group: Phoenix interior design and architecture firm focused on corporate, healthcare, and commercial clients. Comparable in scale, regional presence, and integrated service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krause-interior-architecture-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/krause_phx
• Facebookfacebook.com/KrauseInteriors

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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