Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Retail Architecture & Interior Design Studio
Jencen Architecture is an award-winning full-service design studio that has been shaping retail environments for the world's top brands since 1971. Our team of experienced architects and designers specializes in creating branded spaces that resonate with customers while addressing functional, budgetary, and operational requirements. With expertise in retail architecture, interior design, and brand strategy, we collaborate closely with clients to translate their vision into immersive store experiences. Our 50-year legacy includes over 8,000 completed projects across 130 brands throughout North America. We combine creative innovation with technical precision, offering comprehensive services from concept development to construction documentation.Our commitment to client collaboration ensures direct access to leadership and timely decision-making throughout every project phase. Recognized for excellence through industry awards like Chain Store Age Retail Store of the Year, we maintain long-term relationships with clients through consistent team structures and proven processes. Our focus extends beyond aesthetics to include energy efficiency, maintenance considerations, and brand storytelling through spatial design.
Services
Retail Architecture
Interior Design
Brand Experience Strategy
Store Planning
Project Management
Space Programming
Millwork Design
Feasibility Studies
LEED Analysis
Construction Documentation
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of specialized retail architecture experience since 1971
- Our team maintains direct client access to leadership for timely decisions
- We combine creative innovation with technical precision in every project
- Our consistent team structures ensure continuity across long-term partnerships
- We deliver comprehensive solutions from concept development to construction
What people say
Award-winning designs
Thoughtful design approach
Excellent service delivery
Go-to architect for 20 years
Asset for any organization
Services
Retail Architecture
Creating branded retail environments that enhance customer engagement. Our architectural solutions balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements, incorporating brand storytelling and operational efficiency. Services include space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
Brand Experience Strategy
Developing strategic approaches to translate brand identity into physical spaces. We analyze brand direction and market positioning to create immersive environments that resonate with target audiences while maintaining commercial viability.
Project Management
Coordinating all aspects of design and construction processes. Our comprehensive management includes timeline control, budget oversight, and collaboration with contractors to ensure project goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Millwork Design
Creating detailed custom millwork solutions that enhance brand identity. Our designs integrate functional requirements with aesthetic elements to produce distinctive retail environments that support brand messaging.
Feasibility Studies
Evaluating potential locations and existing spaces for retail viability. We assess structural capabilities, zoning regulations, and operational requirements to determine optimal implementation strategies for brand concepts.
People
Nick Zalany
Managing Architect
AIA-certified architect with extensive retail design experience, overseeing project execution and architectural direction while maintaining quality control across all studio outputs.
Juleen Russell
Principal
Licensed architect leading key client relationships and design initiatives, bringing decades of retail architecture expertise to strategic decision-making and creative direction.
Keith Royer
Director of Design
Design leader shaping creative vision for major projects, ensuring innovative solutions align with brand identities while maintaining technical feasibility and construction practicality.
Kate Wells
Director of Interior Design
NCIDQ-certified interior design director specializing in retail environments, focusing on spatial planning and material selection that enhances brand experiences.
Sarah Klinger
Interior Designer
Recent addition with specialized retail design background, contributing fresh perspectives in creating impactful commercial spaces through her expertise in store layout optimization.
Questions
What retail architecture services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive retail architecture services including store design, brand environment creation, and construction documentation tailored to brand requirements.
How long have you specialized in retail design?
Our studio has focused exclusively on retail architecture and branded environments for 50 years since our founding in 1971.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout North America with architectural licensure in 48 U.S. states to support national retail brand implementations.
How do you approach brand-specific design?
We combine brand analysis with spatial design to create environments that authentically reflect brand identity while optimizing customer engagement.
What project management approach do you use?
Our collaborative process maintains direct client access to leadership with streamlined decision-making throughout all project phases.
