Dekker

About

Dekker, formerly known as Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (D/P/S), is a prominent multidisciplinary architecture and design firm headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Established in 1959 as Art Dekker Architects, the firm has grown into a regional leader with additional offices in Las Cruces, New Mexico; Amarillo and El Paso, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. As a 100% employee-owned company, Dekker operates as a collective of over 200 professionals, including architects, interior designers, landscape architects, planners, and structural engineers, all dedicated to creating environments that enhance the quality of life for communities. The firm is recognized for its integrated design approach, which combines aesthetic vision with technical expertise to solve complex challenges in sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, and public safety. Dekker places a strong emphasis on sustainability and building performance, utilizing advanced technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Performance Analysis (BPAT) to design energy-efficient and resilient structures. In 2024, the firm rebranded to 'Dekker' to reflect its enduring legacy of innovation and its commitment to future-focused design, while maintaining its core mission of delivering human-centered solutions that serve people and the planet.