We have been shaping residential and commercial architecture and interior design, building communities, and creating memories through our projects for over 25 years. We are a small collaborative team of licensed architects and interior designers where our principal, Catherine Hayes, is intimately involved throughout the process. We believe in delivering an excellent client experience focused on bringing our clients dreams to life through our design while being mindful of the budgets of both time and money. As tastemakers & travelers, our ideas and inspiration from around the world are woven into each project. While many may know our Valley design firm for our restaurant and hospitality design, we also focus on enhancing our built environment by working with our clients to successfully re-use existing commercial buildings, design distinctive homes and commercial space, design custom furniture, and create dynamic workspaces and retail tenant improvements.

Catherine M. Hayes

Architect | Principal | Interior Designer

Catherine Hayes, licensed architect, and principal, as well as interior designer, leads this design firm in Phoenix, Arizona, through a collaborative team effort on all matters; servicing the clients, design conceptualizing and development, and all operations of the studio. Before starting the firm in 1992, Catherine was the commercial project director for Gosnell Development Company; developing resorts, restaurants, and retail projects for seven years. Before which, Catherine worked with George Christensen for two years on residential and church projects in Arizona. Catherine came to Phoenix after working her first few years in Chicago starting at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and Pappageorge Haymes. A University of Illinois and L’Ecole des Beaux Art architecture graduate, Catherine’s key goals have been met in the hayes inc. studio having created a true design atelier where top creative talent from around the world is gathered, given all the most advanced tools to create life-changing, dynamic design that will positively affect the clients and their environments.
Catherine was recently acknowledged by AZBusiness Magazine and AZRE Magazine as one of the most influential women in Arizona. She is an active member of AIA-Phoenix Metro. Catherine has also been a panelist with AIA-Phoenix Metro on walkable cities and AZ Crew for redevelopment.