A place for optimists, experimenters, and learners.
Our studio is a place for all people to thrive and find themselves fulfilled in the meaningful work we do. We are committed to taking care of our people. We celebrate diversity and believe everyone brings something unique to our culture. We are committed to the continuous development of an inclusive and equitable workplace and therefore completed our JUST Certification through the International Living Future Institute. Our office in Grand Rapids, Michigan is pursuing WELL Certification and values the holistic health of staff that uses it.
We believe in a built environment that promotes both physical and mental well-being of its users. We have both an opportunity and a responsibility to make our buildings healthier, safer, and more nurturing of our wellness and relationships.
We believe that human and climate health are intricately linked. We are passionate environmental sustainability experts who seek to leverage our profession’s knowledge to create impactful building solutions that benefit our climate and those who live in it.
We believe in an inclusive and equitable process and that drives empathic design outcomes. Our process is rooted in the idea that to solve problems for others, you must deeply understand their lived experiences and empathize with their perspectives.
Together, we thrive in an open office environment. It fosters a collaborative and energetic studio that values design critiques, cross discipline thinking, and mentorship. We value senior staff and emerging perspectives, embracing the value of commingling new ideas and lived experiences. We are actively engaged in service through Board work, volunteer opportunities, and pro-bono projects. Among our many recognitions, we are most proud of our EPIC Award for Small Business of the Year which celebrates our people-first culture, design and business leadership, and the passion we exude for our clients.
If you share these values and are passionate about design, please check our available listings and apply today.
We care about the wellness of your whole person, both within and outside of work. As such, Pure Architects is proud to support its employees with a robust benefits package which includes:
The Architectural Designer is responsible for independently performing a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural design for projects of small to medium size and complexity or selected segments of a larger project. This role performs analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies, and creates limited design layouts. This position is responsible for assisting with the designing, coordinating, detailing, and administering of all facets involved, working with the project team and project consultants, from visioning to conceptual design through the submission of all construction documents. The Architectural Designer prepares project specifications by compiling and analyzing relevant data, writing reports, drafting plans, estimates, and calculations.
This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of relevant and related project experience.
The Design Architect is responsible for independently performing a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural design for projects of small to medium size and complexity or selected segments of a larger project. This role performs analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies, and creates specific design layouts. This position is responsible for assisting with the designing, coordinating, detailing, and administering of all facets involved, working with the project team and project consultants, from visioning to conceptual design through the submission of all construction documents, and construction contract administration. The Architect l prepares project specifications by compiling and analyzing relevant data, writing reports, drafting plans, estimates, and calculations.
This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant and related project experience. Architectural licensure is required for this position.
The Project Architect takes ownership of planning and developing architectural projects varying in size and scope, working with the Director of Design to navigate unique and/or controversial complexities that significantly impact major company programs. This role explores and presents proposals internally for the subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel architecture concepts and methods to support each individual project. The Project Architect leads and coordinates all documentation associated with assigned project submittal review and site observations during bidding and construction administration.
This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and related project experience.
The Senior Architect plans and develops architectural projects of all sizes, scope, and works under minimal supervision with the ability to navigate unique and/or controversial complexities. This role provides full support through the entirety of a project, acting as the SME on specialized systems to explore the subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel architectural concepts and methods to support each project. The Senior Architect leads and coordinates all technical solutions, product strategies, and documentation associated with the project submittal review and site observations during bidding and construction administration.
This position requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant and related project experience. Architectural licensure is required for this position.
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