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Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC
Design Sense, LLC is a multi-disciplined architectural and design firm located in the Phoenix metro area. We are highly experienced in all types of residential, commercial, retail and foodservice design and construction. Design Sense also represents an equally competent group of selected designers, suppliers and builders whom we have successfully worked with on a wide variety of project types over the last 15 years.
Our firm’s specialty is working with business owners, entrepreneurs, and home owners unfamiliar with the design and construction process. We believe that it is the obligation of the design and construction professional to educate their clients as well as implement their personal and business goals. For this reason we have made it our mission to include projects in our portfolio that other industry professionals may sometimes avoid.
Our team members are highly qualified, and where required, licensed and registered with all appropriate governmental agencies. Along with our partner network, we have accumulated literally hundreds of years of combined experience in all facets of design, construction and project implementation. Simply put, we get things done at a price you can afford.
From BuildZoom: Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC, 1956 E Huntington Dr, Tempe, AZ (Owned by: Tieni, Robert Michael) holds a Architect license and 1 other license according to the Arizona license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 120 ranks in the top 1% of 71,576 Arizona licensed contractors.
BuildZoom has not verified this license since its expiration date. If you are thinking of hiring Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC Services
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Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC Tempe
Quality
Activity
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1 project
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2023 |
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Pricing
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
10
reviews
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By David T.February 20, 2019Restaurant Remodel
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By LorettaFebruary 3, 2018home remodel
Yes, I would recommend Robert Tieni of Design Sense any day! When going through BuildZoom, they gave my number to Robert. He promptly called and after long discussions and emails, we determined he was not needed and he offered help anytime. Well, I contacted him about a structural change and after sending photographs and more emails, he gave me suggestions and the confidence to go ahead with the changes, which came out just as I dreamed. He went far beyond what most professionals would do and I am forever grateful to him!
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By Justin M.January 23, 2018Restaurant Architectural Plans
As a foodservice designer with clients who look to me to form their design/build team, Robert has proven to be a reliable resource in my network of Professionals. I've worked with him on 3 restaurant projects over the last 5 years and have been very pleased with his service. His plans are straight and to the point and are produced in a timely manner. The construction phases were smooth on these projects which, to me, affirms his work. A lot of firms hand over the plans and put the project on the shelf. Robert has followed them through and ensured that each client was satisfied upon completion. His character apart from his profession is evident, which makes him honest and trustworthy. I continue to hold Design Sense Architecture as one of my preferred referrals for clients who need an Architectural Professional.
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By a user in PhoenixDecember 16, 2017Considered for Custom Home Structural Engineering
They were great however bid was to high .My designer Refered me to another company that I have chosen to work with.
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AnonymousNovember 17, 2017
Robert's work ethic is tremendous, he is efficient, organized and prompt. I remodeled my first home and if there was one person that made a very stressful process easier, it was him!!
He did every single thing he said he would do and in the time he said he would do it!
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By Dale J.August 5, 2017Office Build-Out - Manufacturing Facility
Robert and the team at Design Sense Architecture were a pleasure to work with. All aspects of our office T.I. design project including design cost, interfaces, drawings, specifications, schedule, T.I. budget, recommendations, and followup services were spot on with no unpleasant surprises. In fact, Robert submitted the plans to the City of Phoenix for permits and they were approved with NO COMMENTS. That was awesome!! Robert was highly recommended to us by a long-time customer that successfully owns and operates multiple Quick Service Restaurants. We also highly recommend Robert and the team at Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC.
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By Robbie B.July 26, 2017Build out new office space
Robert and his company were recommended by a friend who does a lot of construction and remodeling.
Being my first experience with this industry I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the professional and timely manner the whole project was handled.
I have no reservation whatsoever in recommending Robert and his company based on my experience with them.
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By Reid S.April 25, 2017Waba Grill Tempe$4,00014 days
Design Sense is one of the finest Architectural firms that we have ever had the pleasure of working with. We have had the opportunity to use Robert Tieni and his Company, Design Sense Architecture & Design, on several occasions as the Architect for our projects and have also built several of the projects that he designed without us being involved in the initial drawing process. We here at Mystic Builders have been involved with many different Architects on hundreds of projects and have never worked with a better Architect than Robert Tieni. He is talented and thorough. He is top-notch at putting together a team, including engineers, that creates some of the best plans that we have ever built from. You will be very pleased with his services. Best of luck to the Design Sense team!
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By Brooke W.March 29, 2017Design new subway store45 daysExcellent Service
Robert did a wonderful job on the design of our new Subway store in Prescott. He is very thorough and detailed. We also used him on our remodel of our current store. He does a great job, returns phone calls and is very helpful in walking you through the entire process. We love him so much we are using him to design our new home.
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By Nancy T.March 28, 2017Whole House Remodel - Expanded Square Footage$200,000365 daysLarge remodel of residential home
We have a 5 bedroom home that had a very small family room and some small bedrooms. We needed to enlarge the family room and bedrooms, redesign and update the kitchen and baths, and add a new full bathroom. We had no idea how to go about this, so we decided to start with an architect.
Robert from Design Sense sat with us and went through multiple options until we determined what worked best for us. He was very patient and really listened to what we wanted. He came up with ideas that we would never have thought of on our own.
The option we ultimately selected involved knocking out the side of our house and expanding into the yard. The expansion spanned two stories and was very extensive. Design Sense' plans were professional and took every detail into consideration.
Once the plans were completed and approved by the city, Design Sense recommended several general contractors. We chose one of their recommendations and the project was completed beautifully. We LOVE our 'new' home and would recommend Robert and Design Sense to anyone.
Building Permits by Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC
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Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC License info
Verified License
| License # | 13244 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arizona |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2025.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 13244 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arizona |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2020. Check the current license status of Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration
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120
BuildZoom Score
22
Permits
- Building permit records show that Design Sense Architecture & Design LLC has worked on 22 permitted projects.
Design Sense did a great job with our restaurant remodel project, Robert was very attentive, thorough, easy to communicated with and available, just gets the job done, we will be using Design Sense again.