About

Building Excellence ThroughCommercial and Government Architecture Services

Prime Architects, founded in 2013, provides commercial and government architecture services as well as quality design, engineering, and maintenance solutions that fit our clients’ budgets and time constraints. We have developed a track record of dependability with clients such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Airforce, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and various business owners.

Centrally located in Norman, Oklahoma, Prime Architects is a veteran and minority-owned firm with extensive experience in commercial and government architecture services and project management.

commercial and government architecture services

Prime Architects Commercial and Government Architecture Services

Our Mission

Our mission is to transform client visions into sustainable, functional, and cost-effective designs. Through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, we provide innovative, tailored architectural and project management services for government and commercial clients from concept to completion. As a veteran-owned design-build firm, we prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetic excellence to ensure client satisfaction and build lasting partnerships.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Certified Badge

Proudly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned: Corporate and Public Sector Architectural Services

Our Vision

We aspire to be the preferred partner in Business and governmental architecture solutions nationwide, recognized for our expertise in large-scale, sustainable design-build projects. We envision a future where our influence shapes industry standards in functionality, environmental stewardship, and aesthetic appeal. As we expand, our goal is to set benchmarks in precision, innovation, and client-focused solutions, leaving a legacy of excellence across the United States.

Meet the Team: Specialists in Government and Architecture Services

Get to know the passionate and talented individuals who drive our success and make our company a great place to work.

Gene Lavastida, AIA

Gene Lavastida, AIA

President

John Creach, AIA

John Creach, AIA

Project Manager

Jennifer McAlister

Jennifer McAlister

Project Designer

Grace Jalilian

Grace Jalilian

Architect 

Amy Barron

Amy Barron

Intern Architect

Ave Manning

Ave Manning

Staff Accountant

Kara Fleming

Kara Fleming

Operations Manager

Braxton Stewart

Braxton Stewart

Director of Development

Melanie Barfield Commercial and Government Architecture Services

Melanie Barfield

Marketing Coordinator

Jasmine Kracke Commercial and Government Architecture Services

Jasmine Kracke

Administrative Assistant

Courtney Stephens Commercial and Government Architecture Services

Courtney Stephens

Intern Architect 

Miles Lavastida

Miles Lavastida

Director of Goodness (DoG)

Commercial and Government Architecture Services

Commercial and Government Architecture Services

View our capabilities statement to learn more about our services.