Firm Profile

Our firm is organized to encourage the creative process and deliver quality at all levels. We emphasize process and analysis. We rely on consensus-building, the input of project stakeholders, and the exchange of ideas. The Project Team, led by SA+A, is comprised of consultants best representing the various disciplines required to successfully execute the client’s program requirements. The interaction afforded by independent consultants allows for thorough, unbiased investigation of program and design parameters, leading to a design solution truly unique to each client. The end result is the collaboration and cross-disciplinary teamwork based on knowledge sharing, expertise, and innovation of process, project, and client.

Where We Began

Steve Auger founded his firm in 1994 to focus his client service capabilities, design expertise, and business skills. It was during this year that he was awarded the commission for the renovation /restoration and addition of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, Michigan.

From this first project onward Steve’s practical design experience has helped maintain the fine balance between aesthetics and project budget.

SA+A Architects has a reputation for providing strong client services, realistic budgets, and excellence in design. The focus for SA+A Architects has been to maintain a small, high caliber staff that continually seeks to exceed the client’s expectations. A team of ten employees, three of who are registered architects in the state of Michigan and NCARB certified for reciprocity in all fifty states is at the heart of the organization. SA+A is a fully insured Michigan Corporation with Steve Auger continuing to serve as its president.

Where We Are Going

SA+A Architects will continue to build on its success by creating, planning, and designing projects within a relatively small office studio. Our talented firm provides many benefits to the client, one of the most valuable being a service with low overhead, which promotes a high allocation of assets toward the project. This linear firm structure also allows SA+A Architects to communicate easily with clients, whether that client is an individual project leader/decision maker or whether the process requires creating consensus among a building committee. This adaptability keeps costs down and projects on schedule and on budget.