Our architectural design firm provides a custom approach for every project
Our Legacy since 1975
Seaver Franks Architects has worked with a diverse array of clients for almost 50 years. During this time, our architectural design firm has become well-recognized for impactful, dynamic designs influencing the style of Tucson’s commercial and residential spaces. We offer a personalized, collaborative, high-tech design process that allows us to create designs balancing form, function & landscape aesthetics.
We value integrity, honesty, & communication
Both commercial and residential architecture designs require ongoing communication and transparency to be successful. We hold ourselves to higher standards of honesty and integrity, emphasizing clear communication and collaboration throughout our process. Our architectural design firm isn’t out to simply win awards. Our top priority is always meeting the needs of our clients and exceeding their design expectations.
Our closely knit team drives our success
Michael Franks
R.A. | Principal
Michael Franks brings his award-winning design experience and creative problem-solving abilities to each of his projects. He prides himself on his conceptual grasp of architectural design issues and transforming user requirements into successful architectural solutions. As the firm’s managing partner, he is responsible for client development and overall project management, as well as leading several design teams developing a range of project types, including restaurants, churches, schools, casinos, luxury residences and large-scale hotel projects. A registered architect in several states in addition to Arizona, as well as a native Tucsonan, Michael holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Arizona State University and has been in practice for over 35 years. He is NCARB certified, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and involved in many community organizations in and around Tucson.
Pam Keyes
R.A. | Finance Manager, Project Architect
Pamela Keyes has worked in architecture since 1987, and is a Registered Architect in the state of Arizona. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder in conjunction with Universität Regensburg, Germany. Her Masters of Architecture soon followed from the University of Washington in Seattle. After several years in New Mexico, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, she joined Seaver Franks Architects in 2012 with a strong focus on commercial architecture. She’s now the firm’s business manager, overseeing HR and the company finances. Her passion for discovering and mastering new things has led her to become a published author of young adult fiction (amazon.com/pamelakeyes). She also shares her love of traveling, exploring the outdoors, and hiking through her many posted movies (youtube.com/@pamelakeyes) of Arizona’s amazing trails in the Grand Canyon and the Sonoran Desert.
Heather gomez
Office manager
Richard W. Huch
R.A. | Senior Project Architect
As a Registered Architect and proud graduate of the University of Arizona, the thirty three years of designing projects in the Southwest have given him a broad vocabulary of design styles from the traditional to the contemporary to the regional. He has considerable experience in managing projects of all sizes as well as a good technical and construction background. His last 30 years have been spent at Seaver Franks Architects working on a variety of project types including industrial, retail, casinos, hotels, fitness centers, office buildings, churches, and spas.
Daren Sadowsky
R.A. | Senior Project Architect
JaMia Dees
R.A. | Senior Project Architect
Michael Josett
R.A. | Senior Project Architect
Hillary Grigel
R.A. | Senior Project Architect
Fátima Valdez
PROJECT MANAGER
Ana Victoria Valenzuela
PROJECT MANAGER
Nurlan Herburger
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Anthony Dao
Project Coordinator
Anthony is a native Tucsonan. With a background in science and architecture, his myriad of interests has propelled him to pursue his degree in Sustainable Built Environments at the University of Arizona. Anthony has previous experience in mechanical engineering and architectural design. He has worked on residential and commercial projects throughout Arizona. Anthony enjoys 3D modeling and producing photorealistic renderings. In his free time, he enjoys photography and the outdoors – swimming and camping. Anthony is new to Seaver Franks and excited to join a very talented team. He intends on pursuing his NCARB certification and become licensed as an architect in the future.