We offer a full spectrum of retail design services and solutions that maximize return on investment
about us
ArchitecturePlus International, api(+), is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm offering architecture, interior design, graphic design and signage, and industrial design. We develop consumer-centric concepts for retail driven environments. We specialize in food retail, specialty retail, restaurants and retail centers for a wide variety of national and international clients. Our work has been recognized for delivering differentiated, on-target solutions that connect with consumers and outperform the competition.
environments that perform
We strive to improve the retail industry by developing innovative environments where communities enjoy shopping, dining and socializing. When a consumer visits one of our stores, we want to elate them and make them feel understood. We create an intuitive, easy-to-shop layout that provides a well thought out sequence of excitement, contemplation and compelling brand connection.
strategy-driven design
It’s our mission to understand each client’s business in all its dimensions. We research target customers and the marketplace, and then pursue design strategies that help reach our clients’ goals and differentiate their stores.
talent, creativity, knowledge and experience
tim devine, aia, ncarb
vice president + director of operations
Tim provides day-to-day senior leadership for our clients, our studio members, our projects and our community. He works integrally with ownership and team members to maintain innovative design at a high level of quality, and to deliver ROI as projects progress from design to production, permitting and construction phases.
He is a proven leader in progressing and refining technology and operational systems, and works to implement new tools, to improve business functions, and to build engagement in our collaborative design process.
In his 30 plus year career, Tim’s experience in traditional architecture, engineering and design build practices has spanned across the retail, restaurant, mixed-use, commercial, multifamily, healthcare and energy sectors.
Tim earned a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Kansas. When you get to know Tim you’ll learn his interests are diverse and include sketching, blues and classic rock, muscle car restoration, alternative energy and inventing. He even has a modular building technology patent to prove it!
