Commercial Portfolio
Commercial Architect | Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Nationally
Below you will find a selection of our commercial work, spanning retail, hospitality, adaptive reuse, and specialty commercial projects of varying scale.
David Stumpf Architecture is a licensed boutique architecture firm designing commercial spaces for business owners and developers in Buffalo, New York, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and nationally. Every commercial project is led personally by David Stumpf, AIA, a licensed architect who brings high-rise and large-scale commercial design experience, including hospitality, office, and high-rise work in Dallas, and pairs it with experience gained at a boutique white glove firm in Pittsburgh to bring the right level of care to projects of every size. David personally manages each project from initial concept through construction administration.
Browse the portfolio below, or scroll further down this page for answers to common questions about working with a commercial architect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about working with a commercial architect? We are happy to talk through your project. Reach out below to start the conversation.
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A commercial architect designs spaces built around how a business actually operates, not just how a building looks, while still treating beauty and the experience of the people inside the space as a top priority. This includes site evaluation, schematic design, construction documentation, coordination with engineers and contractors, and construction administration to verify the contractor is following the blueprints and specifications through completion. Beauty and tenant experience drive David's design philosophy on every commercial and multifamily project, paired with a functional understanding shaped by his background working on everything from boutique restaurants to high-rise commercial buildings. The result is a space that looks exceptional and works the way the business and its customers actually need it to.
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David Stumpf Architecture takes on commercial projects ranging from tenant fit-outs and build-outs starting at a construction cost of $250,000, to new core and shell structures and large-scale developments exceeding 65,000 square feet. That range includes everything from boutique retail spaces and restaurants to large mixed-use and hospitality developments. Every project receives the same level of design rigor and personal attention from David, regardless of scale. If your project does not meet that threshold, we are happy to discuss whether it is still a fit during an initial conversation.
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Architectural fees typically range between 6 and 10 percent of construction cost. This fee includes consultant engineering costs such as MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) and structural engineering, so clients are not left to find and hire separate consultants on their own. The specific breakdown depends on project scope, complexity, and the required level of detail, including factors like square footage, the need for specialized systems coordination, interior design scope, and whether the project involves new construction, a tenant fit-out, or a new core and shell structure. Contact David Stumpf Architecture directly to discuss fees for your specific project.
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Yes. David Stumpf is licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, and holds NCARB certification, allowing for efficient reciprocal licensure in additional states. David Stumpf Architecture accepts commercial projects nationally in addition to its core markets of Buffalo and Pittsburgh, with digital meeting technology and 3D modeling used to run design meetings remotely when needed.
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We offer flexible pricing based on David Stumpf Architecture designs commercial spaces across a wide range of project types, including retail stores, restaurants, specialty hospitality spaces, golf course and recreational facilities, office space, and tenant fit-outs. Every project, regardless of type, receives the same level of design rigor whether it is a small boutique build-out or a large-scale mixed-use development.