What biggdesigns does

BIGGdesigns, LLC (doing business as BIGGarchitecture) is a privately held, founder-operated architectural and design firm headquartered in Commerce Township, Michigan. The firm delivers end-to-end project services across residential, commercial, industrial, and medical sectors, including schematic design, construction documentation, permitting, construction administration, and interior design, for clients in Southeast and Northeastern Michigan through three physical offices. Its service delivery follows a structured seven-phase workflow (Scope of Work → Pre-Design → Schematic Design → Construction Documents → Consulting/Engineering → Permit Management → Construction Administration), with every project overseen by a dedicated project manager.

The firm's technology stack centers on building digitization: Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling, Matterport and Leica BLK 360 for 3D laser scanning, Leica Cyclone Register 360 and Autodesk Recap for point cloud processing, and FAA-regulated drone flights for aerial documentation. These digitization capabilities are packaged under a dedicated BIGG digitization sub-brand and are offered both as integrated add-ons to the design workflow and as standalone services, including scanner rentals. The firm holds four registered service marks (BIGG designs, BIGG architecture, BIGG interiors, BIGG digitization), has five named team members led by an NCARB-certified Principal Architect and an NCIDQ-certified Design Manager, and is privately held with no institutional investors, no public revenue disclosure, and no documented outside funding.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees, structured as lump-sum project fees, hourly rates of $150/hour or $950/day, or 1%–10% of construction budget, with payment terms requiring a 30% deposit upfront and a 3% credit card processing fee. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: clients initiate projects through the firm's website inquiry forms, email, phone, or in-person visits, supplemented by community sponsorships and educational content marketing aimed at the Southeast Michigan market.

Name

biggdesigns

Legal name

BIGG designs, LLC

Website

https://biggdesigns.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BIGGdesigns is a privately held, owner-operated architectural and design firm serving Southeast Michigan. It delivers licensed architectural, interior design, permitting, and building digitization services across residential, commercial, industrial, and medical sectors using BIM, 3D laser scanning, and drone-based documentation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Building scanning
• BIM modeling
• Permitting assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: BIGG designs charges for professional architectural services including schematic design, construction documentation, permit management, and construction administration. Fees are structured as lump sum project fees, hourly fees, or percentage-based fees (1%-10% of construction budget). Standard hourly rate is $150/hour or $950/day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BIGGdesigns, LLC is a Southeast Michigan architectural firm providing licensed architectural design, interior design, building digitization, permitting, and construction administration services across residential, commercial, industrial, and medical sectors. Services span schematic design, construction documentation, 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling, digital rendering, drone-based site documentation, and end-to-end project coordination with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities.

Product overview

BIGGdesigns, LLC operates as an architecture and interior design firm offering a portfolio of four branded service lines: BIGG designs (overarching creative direction and philosophy), BIGG architecture (licensed architectural services including commercial, residential, industrial, and medical design), BIGG interiors (space planning, finish selection, FF&E coordination, and vendor integration), and BIGG digitization (3D BIM modeling, point cloud scanning, and digital rendering/visualization). The firm's core service delivery follows a structured Project Workflow consisting of sequential phases: Scope of Work Phase, Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Consulting/Engineering, Permit Management, and Construction Administration. The digitization offerings (building scanning, digital rendering) are offered as specialized add-on services that integrate with and support the core architectural design process. The company also offers specialized services including drone flight photography, building permit assistance, and real estate planning and development coordination.

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Products and services

• BIGG Architecture (Licensed Architectural Design) Licensed architectural services delivered across commercial, residential, industrial, and medical sectors, including schematic design, construction documentation, permit management, and construction administration for clients in Southeast Michigan.
• BIGG Interiors (Interior Design) Interior design services for tenant offices, restaurants, retail stores, and homes, covering space planning, finish selection, furniture/fixtures/equipment coordination, and vendor integration.
• BIGG Digitization (Building Scanning and BIM Visualization) Advanced digital services including 3D BIM modeling, point cloud scanning using Matterport and Leica BLK 360, and immersive 3D visualizations for existing-structure documentation and design support.
• Building Scanning Services 3D laser scanning and digital documentation of existing structures, producing digital twins and point cloud data for use in design, renovation, measurement checking, and facility documentation.
• Digital Rendering and Visualization Services 3D visualization and rendering services that produce colored renderings to help clients envision projects before construction, offered in multiple styles, views, and budgetary levels.
• Commercial Building Design Design services for commercial interior tenant spaces and new commercial buildings covering retail centers, restaurants, offices, and provisioning centers, with focus on business operations, flow, code compliance, and design quality.
• Residential Home Design Custom home design services including ground-up construction, renovations, additions, and single-family and multi-family residential projects reflecting each client's unique style and needs.
• Industrial Facility Design Architectural design services for industrial facilities including warehouses, laboratories, cultivation facilities, and manufacturing buildings requiring large-scale space planning and industrial code compliance.
• Medical Facility Design Specialized architectural design for medical and healthcare facilities including chiropractor offices, physician offices, prosthetic providers, dental offices, and orthodontist practices, addressing health department permits, accessibility standards, and medical equipment integration.
• Building Permit and Site Plan Approval Assistance Permit navigation and approval assistance covering building permits, zoning permits, health department permits, site plan approvals, special land use, and Zoning Board of Appeals processes to ensure compliant construction.
• Real Estate Planning and Development Coordinated real estate development services spanning concept to completion, working with real estate agents, surveyors, civil engineers, developers, general contractors, construction managers, and permit expeditors for tenant spaces, new homes, and new commercial buildings.
• Drone Flight Services Aerial site documentation, roof photography, videography, and detailed point cloud capture using FAA-regulated drones for hard-to-reach areas and site/roof inspection.
• Construction Administration Construction-phase services including bidding, RFI management, shop drawing review, as-built plans, payment applications, change orders, and project close-out for active construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects served across residential, commercial, industrial, medical, and interior design sectors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• RoppeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBIGG designs teamed up with Roppe to co-sponsor the Foundation for Excellence Golf Scramble supporting Walled Lake Schools. This community partnership demonstrates the firm's local community engagement through shared sponsorship of educational fundraising events.
• MatterportcoreTechnology or IntegrationBIGG designs uses Matterport scanning technology for digital documentation, measurement checking, and general documentation of existing spaces. Matterport scans serve as the foundation for modeling existing conditions in subsequent design phases.
• Autodesk (Recap)coreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk Recap is used for point cloud viewing and processing, enabling the firm to process laser scan data from Leica scanners into usable formats for BIM modeling and design work.
• Leica Geosystems (BLK 360 Scanner)coreTechnology or IntegrationFor larger and more detailed buildings, BIGG designs uses the Leica BLK 360 scanner for high-precision laser scanning. The firm also references Leica Cyclone Register 360 software for point cloud processing. Scanners are available for rent.
• Microsoft (MS Teams)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMS Teams is used as the primary remote communication platform for client and internal meetings. Teams setup instructions are provided to clients for efficient remote collaboration during the project workflow.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SmithGroup: Large Detroit-headquartered architecture, engineering, and planning firm with broad vertical coverage including commercial, healthcare, and interiors across the U.S. Comparable as a Michigan-rooted AEC firm operating at much larger scale with overlapping service categories.
• HED (Harley Ellis Devereaux): Michigan-based architecture and engineering firm offering integrated design services across healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. Direct overlap in Michigan healthcare, industrial, and commercial architecture.
• Gensler: Global architecture, design, and planning firm with significant commercial, retail, hospitality, and interiors practices. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering the same architectural and interior design service categories at much larger scale.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture and design firm with strong healthcare, education, commercial, and interiors practices. Comparable in service scope — particularly the healthcare/medical design work BIGG performs — and as a benchmark for scalable, credentialed architectural services.

Direct peers

• Hobbs+Black Associates: Michigan-based architecture firm with practice areas including commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial design. Closely comparable in size and service mix to BIGGdesigns, also serving Michigan clients with full architectural services.
• TMP Architecture: Michigan-headquartered architecture and engineering firm serving K-12, higher education, healthcare, municipal, and commercial clients. Comparable as a Michigan-rooted mid-sized firm with multi-vertical exposure and integrated design services.
• Neumann/Smith Architecture: Michigan-based architecture firm offering design services for healthcare, higher education, and commercial clients. Comparable in scale, regional focus, and vertical mix (especially healthcare) to BIGGdesigns.
• Integrated Architecture: Michigan-based architectural firm with a multi-vertical practice spanning commercial, healthcare, education, and residential projects. Comparable regional boutique firm with similar service structure and licensing model.
• Wightman: Michigan-headquartered architecture, engineering, and surveying firm serving municipal, commercial, educational, and residential clients. Comparable Michigan-rooted multi-disciplinary AEC firm at similar scale.

Emerging players

• VIATechnik: Chicago-based technology-forward architecture and engineering consultancy specializing in BIM, virtual design and construction, and digital twin services. Comparable in its emphasis on BIM, scanning, and digitization as core differentiators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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