Hózhó is a Navajo concept that speaks to living in balance, beauty and harmony, with the land, with others, and within yourself. At DMA, this principle shapes how we design. We believe that when architecture reflects harmony and purpose, it has the power to restore, connect, and uplift.

Making a Difference.

Founded in 2001, Dyron Murphy Architects is 100 percent Native-owned and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our team brings together planners, designers, and project advocates who are committed to thoughtful, practical design. We collaborate closely with clients to ensure every space works well, supports its users, and feels right for the community it serves.

We are an architectural planning and design firm that believes buildings should reflect the people they serve. Our work spans tribal, local, and state projects, from multi-phase community centers to small-scale renovations. Across all project types, our role remains the same: to listen well, design with respect, and deliver with purpose.

Collaboration is the key to success.

Development of ideas and translating the roots of client goals as it relates to architectural design involves careful exploration. Taking the time to promote development of solutions to programmatic requirements while keeping an eye on budgets is highly valued among our team members.

Clear communication is key to ensuring understandings among the team – we strive to promote open engagement at all stages of project delivery. Our underlying goal as a team is to focus on quality of service and client satisfaction.

Our participation in AIA 2030 underlies our commitment to adopting sustainable design and construction as part of our firm’s values. We feel it is necessary to produce work that respects our environment and reduce the potential for detrimental impacts as part of our efforts as designers.

Our goal with every project we take on is to create highly functional, durable, and sustainable design solutions that reflect the people for whom our work ultimately serves.

Working with the community.

We take pride knowing we continue to serve communities and people on a wide range of project types, for clients across the United States. Browse a selection of our work to see how we’ve found success in collaborating with clients, as we continue this honored tradition of translating vision and need.

We work across communities and contexts.

Our work spans tribal and non-tribal clients throughout the U.S., each project grounded in collaboration, purpose, and trust.

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Every journey begins with intention. Whether you’re imagining a new space or shaping your community’s future, we’re here to collaborate with purpose. Start Here