Architectural Designs, Inc.

Custom Residential & Commercial Designers

Elegant Waterfront Residence

ADI is a custom residential and commercial design firm and offers a staff of professionals with the training, experience and vision to create the project you envision. We combine a solid knowledge of construction techniques with information on the latest technology and materials.

With projects across the United States, ADI's commercial designs include assisted living projects, apartment complexes, restaurants, churches, office complexes and medical/dental offices. In our residential division we specialize in custom waterfront projects from coastal North Carolina and Florida to many lakefront homes in the Northern Indiana Lakes Region. Our home design projects include luxurious estate residences as well as efficient starter homes.

Member of:      American Institute Of Building Design (AIBD)
                         International Codes Council (ICC)
                         National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
                         Indiana Builders Association (IBA)
                         Home Builders Association of Ft. Wayne (HBA)

CHECKLIST FOR HIRING A DESIGNER

How many years of experience?
- Mike has 25 years of design experience and over 40 years in the building industry; Darrell has been a Registered Architect for over 35 years.
Professional certification from a nationally recognized association?
- Mike is a Certified Professional Building Designer by the American Institute of Building Design; Darrell is a Registered Architect in the State of Indiana.
An active member of related trade associations?
- Members of American Institute of Building Design, Fort Wayne Homebuilders Association, Indiana Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders, International Codes Council.
Own, know and use the Building Codes book?
- ADI maintains a current edition of building codes; Mike sits on state and national committees empowered to update current codes and write new codes to set standards of construction for the building industry.
Maintain a library of reference materials and samples to assist you in your selections?
- ADI provides product catalogs and many samples to allow clients to review some of the multitude of choices available.
Provide referrals from past clients?
- Please refer to the Client Referrals tab for just a few of our client and professional recommendations.
Attend trade shows, seminars, etc. for continuing education on new technology, materials and trends?
- ADI staff recently attended seminars on fire sprinkler systems and spray foam insulation, and regularly attends national convention trade shows and workshops, and training sessions at local building product distributors.