REAL ESTATE WITH AN EYE FOR DESIGN
Whether you’re looking for an architectural masterpiece, a home that needs a touch of design, or the perfect short-term rental – we’re here to help.
The Architectural Group is team of Realtors located in Phoenix, Arizona. With a combined 40 years of experience in real estate, the group specializes in finding and listing architecturally-focused homes in the Greater Phoenix area.
Joel Contreras
Since 2004, Joel has been buying and selling architectural real estate. Featured in publications like Atomic Ranch, Architectural Digest, Houzz and Dwell Magazine for his design work, Joel attributes his success in real estate to his acute understanding of building and investment costs, and a deep passion of design and architecture. Joel has worked in all facets of real estate and design, from mortgage loan officer and real estate agent to designer and illustrator. Joel created his own style of remodeling that has helped shape design trends in downtown Phoenix, and he continues to give back to this vibrant community through his work with great local organizations like Local First Arizona, Preserve PHX, and the Coronado Historical Association.
He is guided by the belief that success is directly proportional to one’s willingness to get out of their comfort zone. He is committed to pushing that envelope through his own real estate development and hopes to inspire and provide guidance to others who want to do the same.When he is not designing, he enjoys spending time with his son and feels that being a good dad is his most important and noteworthy accomplishment.
Amy Williams
Amy is a Realtor and Interior Designer who has renovated historic houses, designed modern interior spaces, managed long and short-term rentals, and sold luxury homes. She earned her real estate license after regularly being asked by friends and colleagues to assess prospective home investments and share her best design advice before they would commit to a property. Amy brings a decade’s worth of global experience in luxury hospitality and event design/production that has taken her around the world–from New York City and Florence, Italy, to her current residence in Phoenix, Arizona. Her eye for design and real estate development experience give her the unique ability to see a home’s beauty beyond its lot or walls and have made her a Realtor of choice among other designers and architectural enthusiasts. Amy wants to help you navigate the home buying and selling process through her own successes and “learning moments,” because she truly enjoys helping people find, fix and fall in love with their first home, or their forever one.
As you might expect, Amy usually spends her free time chasing new creative real estate projects. She recently completed the restoration of a 1916 historic duplex bungalow and has already moved on to the renovation of a 1925 bodega.
Shad Sikes
With 5 years of experience in real estate, Shad has developed a passion for finding design-forward homes. Understanding unique markets across the US, Shad has acquired homes in multiple states. His passion for real estate stemmed from the challenge of constant change. On the weekends, he enjoys exploring his home state and watching sports.
Katrina Spillman
Our trusted Transaction Coordinator, Katrina helps us on the back end to ensure your transaction runs smoothly. She is there to support you throughout the whole home buying process.
Gabrielle Sikes
An Arizona native, Gabrielle has a passion for uplifting creatives to have their art being seen. With a couple flips and Airbnbs under her belt, she appreciates good design, but understands the bones of a home is just as important. On the weekends, you can find her designing her own 1940’s Coronado home, enjoying the downtown Phoenix farmers market, or taking her dog, Shabby, on a long walk.