Business Details
41 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural & Interior Design Services
Since 1985, Campo Architecture & Interior Design has been dedicated to delivering design excellence through a comprehensive range of architectural, planning, and interior design services. Our firm specializes in both new construction and renovation projects, serving clients across hospitality, healthcare, corporate, and institutional sectors. With over 40 years of experience, we have built a national reputation for managing complex projects while maintaining a hands-on approach to client service. Our expertise in historic tax credits and adaptive reuse has secured financing for over $1 billion in projects, reflecting our commitment to preserving architectural legacy while introducing contemporary solutions. Licensed in 21 states, we combine technical precision with creative innovation to meet client needs across the country.Our team actively participates in professional organizations such as AIA, NOMA, and USGBC, upholding industry standards through certifications like LEED AP and NCARB. Recognized with numerous awards for design excellence and historic preservation, we maintain long-standing relationships with national industry leaders. Our diversity and inclusion statement underscores our commitment to equity in architecture, ensuring our work reflects the communities we serve. Through strategic planning and meticulous execution, we deliver projects on time and within budget, prioritizing transparency and client satisfaction.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Historic Tax Credits
Master Planning
Healthcare Design
Hospitality Projects
Adaptive Reuse
Construction Documentation
Space Planning
Sustainability Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in architectural design and historic preservation
- Our team holds professional certifications including AIA, NCARB, and LEED AP
- We specialize in maximizing Federal Historic Tax Credits for client benefit
- Our firm maintains a 98% client retention rate for complex projects
- We deliver projects across nine states with consistent on-time completion
Services
Architecture
Campo provides comprehensive architectural services from concept to completion. Our expertise spans new construction, renovations, and historic preservation across hospitality, healthcare, and institutional sectors. With 40+ years of experience and licensing in 21 states, we deliver technically precise, innovative designs that meet modern needs while respecting architectural heritage. Our team ensures compliance with building codes and sustainability standards through detailed documentation and construction administration.
Interior Design
Our award-winning interior design studio specializes in hospitality environments, including luxury hotels, boutique properties, and extended-stay accommodations. We create distinctive guest experiences through custom millwork, lighting design, and art curation while maintaining brand identity. With expertise in adaptive reuse projects, we balance historic preservation with contemporary functionality, ensuring spaces meet both aesthetic and operational requirements for national hotel chains and independent operators.
Historic Tax Credits
Campo offers specialized consulting for Federal Historic Tax Credits and New Market Tax Credits. Our team navigates the application process with SHPO, NPS, and local commissions to secure equity for clients. With 36+ years of experience and $1 billion in successfully incentivized projects, we provide end-to-end services including QRE identification, investor sourcing, and regulatory compliance coordination for adaptive reuse projects in hospitality, multifamily, and medical sectors.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans integrating architectural vision with community needs. Our approach combines programming, zoning analysis, and sustainability principles to create functional, future-ready environments. Recent projects include downtown revitalization plans and mixed-use developments that balance historic preservation with modern infrastructure requirements, ensuring long-term viability for urban and suburban contexts.
Healthcare Design
Campo specializes in healthcare architecture with a focus on surgical hospitals, medical office buildings, and wellness centers. Our designs prioritize patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while incorporating healing environments. The firm has completed award-winning projects like St. Charles Surgical Hospital, demonstrating expertise in creating functional, code-compliant medical spaces that enhance patient care experiences through thoughtful spatial planning and material selection.
People
John T. Campo Jr.
Founder & Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with 40+ years of experience managing complex design projects. Specializes in historic tax credits and hospitality architecture. Licensed in 21 states, he leads national projects while maintaining hands-on client engagement and industry leadership through professional organizations.
Miriam Salas
Studio Director
AIA and LEED AP-certified director overseeing architectural operations. Brings technical expertise to project management while ensuring sustainability standards and design excellence across diverse project types including healthcare, hospitality, and institutional buildings in nine states.
Mary Gilmore
Director of Interior Design
AIA and NCIDQ-certified leader of the award-winning interior design studio. Specializes in hospitality interiors, with expertise in brand-driven design solutions for luxury hotels, boutique properties, and adaptive reuse projects that balance historic preservation with modern functionality.
Questions
What architectural services does Campo offer?
Campo provides full-service architecture including new construction, renovations, historic preservation, healthcare facilities, and hospitality projects. Our services span from initial concept through construction administration with expertise in code compliance and sustainability.
How does Campo handle historic tax credit projects?
We offer end-to-end HTC consulting including QRE identification, investor sourcing, SHPO/NPS application preparation, and regulatory compliance coordination. With 36+ years of experience, we've secured incentives for over $1 billion in adaptive reuse projects.
In which states does Campo operate?
Our licensed architects deliver projects across nine states: Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, and Washington, with national client relationships extending beyond these regions.
What interior design expertise does Campo have?
Our award-winning interior design team specializes in hospitality environments including luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, and adaptive reuse projects. Services include space planning, custom millwork/lighting design, FF&E selection, and art curation.
How does Campo ensure project success?
We invest in upfront planning with field investigations, detailed construction documents, and proactive client communication. Our 98% client retention rate reflects our commitment to on-time delivery, budget control, and minimizing change orders.
What certifications does Campo hold?
Our team maintains AIA, NCARB, and LEED AP certifications. We participate in professional organizations including AIA, NOMA, and USGBC, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards in design and sustainability.
