Business Details
49 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Design Solutions in Kansas City
Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture, and interior design firm headquartered in Kansas City. Our practice centers on creating places where people live, work, play, eat, and learn, guided by a collaborative approach that prioritizes client needs and community impact. With over 40 years of combined leadership experience, our team of architects and industry specialists delivers innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements. We specialize in live-work-play developments, public-private partnerships (P3), and sports facilities, leveraging our expertise in master planning, concept design, and sustainable architecture.Our commitment to biophilic and resilient design principles ensures projects meet environmental challenges while enhancing occupant well-being. Recognized for groundbreaking work like the first LEED Platinum campus in the U.S., we combine global perspectives with local insights to create landmark designs that are feasible, functional, and beautiful. Our client-centric philosophy begins with active listening and ends with trusted advisory relationships, ensuring every project advances our clients' success through excellence in design.
Services
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Brand Activation
P3 Advisory
Urban Design
Signage & Wayfinding
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined leadership experience in architecture and P3 projects.
- Our team includes LEED-certified experts in sustainable and biophilic design.
- We specialize in complex sports and mixed-use developments with proven delivery success.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client needs drive every design decision.
- We maintain a 99% client satisfaction rate across 125+ representative projects.
Services
Architecture
Our architecture services focus on creating innovative, contextually responsive spaces for sports facilities, mixed-use developments, and educational institutions. With expertise in LEED-certified projects, we combine technical precision with creative vision to deliver functional, aesthetically striking buildings. Our team specializes in translating client aspirations into award-winning designs that enhance community engagement and operational efficiency.
P3 Advisory
As industry leaders in P3 delivery, we bridge public needs with private sector innovation. Our advisory services optimize capital investments through strategic partnerships, as demonstrated by the $8.1B value of projects built. We guide clients through complex financing models while maintaining design integrity and sustainability standards for infrastructure developments.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture practice creates dynamic environments that enhance user experience across sports, wellness, and commercial spaces. Focused on human-centered design, we integrate biophilic elements and advanced materials to improve functionality while maintaining aesthetic coherence with exterior architectural themes.
Brand Activation
We transform brand identities into immersive physical experiences through strategic spatial planning and environmental graphics. Our solutions create memorable user interactions in sports venues and mixed-use developments, aligning architectural elements with brand storytelling to strengthen community connections.
Urban Design
Our urban design services focus on creating cohesive, sustainable communities through master planning and public space optimization. We specialize in integrating sports facilities and mixed-use developments into urban fabric, balancing economic viability with environmental responsibility to create thriving, future-ready environments.
People
Stacey Jones
Senior Principal & Owner
With 40+ years of experience, Stacey Jones specializes in public-private partnerships and mixed-use developments. A registered architect in multiple U.S. states and Australia, he has led landmark projects like the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, combining strategic vision with community-focused design solutions.
David Murphy
Senior Principal & Owner
David Murphy drives innovation in sustainable architecture with 40+ years of experience. As a leader in biophilic design, he has shaped award-winning sports facilities nationwide, including the TCO Performance Center. His expertise in integrated delivery models ensures projects achieve environmental and functional excellence.
Gerry Rodrigues
Principal
Gerry Rodrigues brings 21+ years of A/E/C industry experience to business development. As a Certified Management Accountant, he specializes in strategic partnerships and client acquisition, leveraging deep industry knowledge to align Crawford's capabilities with client objectives for complex architectural projects.
Doug Osborn
Principal
Doug Osborn specializes in athletic facility design with 19 years of experience. A licensed architect in Kansas, he excels at master planning and budget optimization, delivering projects like the Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex while maintaining strict adherence to technical and regulatory standards.
James Franklin
Associate Principal
James Franklin leads sustainable design initiatives with 20+ years of experience in NCAA facilities. A LEED AP and AIA member, he combines interdisciplinary expertise with client advocacy to create high-performance buildings that balance environmental responsibility with operational excellence across educational and athletic projects.
Questions
What architectural services does Crawford Architects offer?
We provide comprehensive architecture services including master planning, concept design, and construction documentation for sports facilities, mixed-use developments, and educational institutions.
What makes Crawford's P3 advisory services unique?
Our P3 advisory combines 40+ years of leadership experience with a track record of $8.1B in delivered projects, ensuring strategic capital optimization while maintaining design integrity.
How does Crawford incorporate sustainability into designs?
We prioritize biophilic and resilient design principles, demonstrated through LEED-certified projects like the UC Merced 2020 Campus Expansion, which achieved first LEED Platinum campus status in the U.S.
What is Crawford's project delivery approach?
We begin with collaborative client conversations to understand needs, then apply our 'big idea' methodology to create feasible, innovative solutions that exceed expectations through all project phases.
Where are Crawford's office locations?
We operate from Kansas City (headquarters), Los Angeles, San Diego, Honolulu, and Sydney, with project experience across 43 U.S. states and international markets.
Does Crawford offer career opportunities?
Yes, we seek collaborative professionals for roles like BIM/CAD Manager in Kansas City, offering mentorship programs, professional development, and a culture of innovation and inclusion.
