Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural & Brand Solutions
For over 25 years, Approach Architects has specialized in seamlessly integrating architectural design, brand strategy, and real estate solutions to transform commercial spaces across the United States. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, brand consultants, and real estate professionals excels at solving complex challenges, from code compliance and zoning hurdles to brand-specific workspace transformations. With a proven track record in high-regulation environments, we prioritize client trust through meticulous attention to detail, institutional knowledge retention, and holistic problem-solving.Our expertise spans commercial environments including banking institutions, retail spaces, restaurants, and bars, with a focus on creating emotionally resonant environments that reflect brand identity. Recognized for our LEED-accredited sustainable design practices and community engagement, we maintain active registrations in seven states while delivering innovative solutions that balance creativity with practical execution.
Services
Architecture
Brand Standards Consulting
Real Estate
Space Planning
Site Assessments
Code Compliance
Vendor Sourcing
Rollout Planning
Historic Preservation
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in complex architectural and brand integration projects
- Our team combines architecture, brand consulting, and real estate expertise under one roof
- We maintain client trust through consistent principal-level involvement throughout projects
- Our LEED-accredited professionals deliver sustainable design solutions nationwide
- We specialize in navigating zoning hurdles and regulatory challenges in historic buildings
Associations and certifications
- NCARB
- USGBC LEED-AP
- NGLCC
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Services
Architecture
Our architectural services focus on creating functional, brand-aligned commercial spaces that meet strict regulatory requirements. We specialize in complex projects involving historic preservation, code compliance, and adaptive reuse of existing structures. Our LEED-accredited professionals deliver innovative solutions that balance aesthetic vision with practical execution for banking institutions, retail spaces, and hospitality environments.
Brand Standards Consulting
We help businesses translate brand identity into physical environments through strategic material selection and spatial design. Our consultants work with clients to develop comprehensive brand standards that ensure consistency across locations while maintaining regulatory compliance. This includes furniture specification, technology integration, and environmental graphics that reinforce brand messaging in commercial settings.
Real Estate
Our real estate services encompass site selection, zoning analysis, and lease negotiation for commercial clients. We provide feasibility studies, space planning, and relocation strategy while maintaining focus on brand alignment. Our team handles complex transactions involving historic properties and assists with contractor coordination, inspections, and regulatory compliance throughout the acquisition process.
People
Bryan Poisson
Founding Principal
Bryan Poisson is a registered architect in seven states with LEED accreditation and over 25 years of experience in commercial architecture. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Michigan and Washington University, with expertise in integrating brand strategy with architectural design.
Christian Klein
Senior Architect
Christian Klein is a registered Massachusetts architect with dual expertise in civil engineering and architectural design. He contributes technical precision to complex projects while serving on the Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals, bringing valuable regulatory insight to client engagements.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We primarily serve banking institutions, retail brands, restaurants, and bars with complex space transformation needs across the United States.
How do you handle historic building conversions?
Our team specializes in navigating historic preservation requirements while implementing modern functionality through creative design solutions and community engagement strategies.
Can you work with existing brand guidelines?
Yes, we integrate existing brand standards into spatial design while offering material and technology sourcing solutions that maintain brand integrity across locations.
What makes your approach different?
We uniquely combine architecture, brand consulting, and real estate expertise under one roof with consistent principal-level involvement throughout every project phase.
Are you LEED-certified?
Yes, we have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff who implement sustainable design practices while maintaining compliance with strict regulatory requirements.
