High-Rise Rigor.
Boutique Craft.
Licensed In NY, PA & TX · AIA · NCARB Certified · 5.0 Rating on Google · 50+ Completed Projects
Architecture for luxury custom homes and for developers building multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and high-rise projects. Based in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
The Firm
A Local Firm with High-Rise Experience
David Stumpf Architecture was founded in 2020 by David Stumpf, AIA, NCARB. David trained at a white glove boutique firm in Pittsburgh designing luxury residences and restoration projects, built custom homes as a construction manager, and then designed residential towers, master-planned districts, and hospitality projects in Dallas with WDG Architecture. The firm applies that range to custom homes and developer projects in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and nationally. Every project is coordinated with licensed MEP, structural, and civil engineers from the first design phase and led by a principal architect from first sketch through construction administration.
For Homeowners
Your dream home, designed around your life.
Custom homes, additions, and major renovations, beginning at $750,000 in construction cost. You work directly with the architect who designs your home. Engineers and consultants join early, so structure, systems, and site conditions shape the design instead of interrupting it.
For Developers
Feasibility through construction.
Feasibility studies, schematic design, construction documents, and construction administration for multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and high-rise projects. Zoning, density, cost, and building envelope are tested against the design early, with licensed engineering partners in MEP, structural, and civil. Building envelope detailing is led in-house, and a specialist consultant joins when a project requires one.
Selected Work
Six Projects, One Standard
Novel Turtle Creek
Dallas, TX | 20-Story Residential Tower, 206 Units
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL | Unbuilt multifamily master plan, 264 units
The Loft at Midtown Tampa
Tampa, FL | Office Building
The Evers Residence
Ligonier, PA | Private Residence
The Estates at Meadowink
Murrysville, PA | Private Residence, Spec. Build
The Kopy Residence
Greensburg, PA | Private Residence
The Journal
See How We Work
Every two weeks, David Breaks down a real project: the design decisions, the building science, and the construction details that decide how a home or building performs. Watch a recent one here.
How the Firm Delivers
Senior attention, backed by a coordinated team.
Engineering Partners
Licensed MEP, structural, and civil engineers join every project from the first design phase.
Existing Conditions
LiDAR point-cloud capture and drafting support for renovations and complex sites.
Coverage
Professional liability and general liability coverage, increased to match each project's size and owner requirements.
The Process
How a Project Works
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Discovery and Feasibility
We start with your goals, site, budget, and timeline. For developers, we evaluate zoning, density, and cost drivers before committing to full design.
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Design and Documentation
Schematic design through construction documents, including building science, envelope design, and the interior details that make a project feel finished.
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Construction Administration
David stays involved through construction to verify the contractor builds what was designed.
From 21+ Google Reviews
5.0
“David designed our brand new store after we lost our flower shop to a fire in 2021. He was with us every step of the way... We get compliments every single day on how amazing the store looks.”
Mary L. | Commercial, Retail & Manufacturing
“The architectural drawings David created were very detailed and the building professionals who reviewed them consistently complimented how well done they were. David is an honest, patient and talented professional who I would recommend to anyone looking for architectural services.”
Katie B. | Private Residence
“David is very creative and professional. He was able [to] channel our ideas into a beautiful design. I would give my highest recommendation to hiring David to complete any project.”
Paul D. | Hospitality, Golf Course Clubhouse & Out-Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are a licensed boutique architecture firm that designs luxury custom homes, additions, and major renovations for private clients, and multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise projects for developers. Every project is led personally by David Stumpf, AIA.
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Our core markets are Buffalo, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. David is licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas and holds NCARB certification, so we accept projects nationally and run design meetings remotely with digital meeting technology and 3D modeling.
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Architectural fees typically range between 6 and 12 percent of construction cost, depending on scope, complexity, and level of detail. Custom residential projects begin at a construction cost of $750,000.
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Yes. We provide feasibility studies, schematic design, and full architectural services for multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise projects.
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Yes. Capacity comes from structure, not headcount. A principal architect with high-rise and multifamily experience leads the work, licensed engineers handle MEP, structural, and civil design, and drafting and LiDAR support scale up with the project. Professional liability coverage is increased to match each project and owner requirements. The result is a cohesive team with senior attention on every decision, which large firms often struggle to provide.