Business Details
Expert Self-Storage Facility Design Services
ARE Associates is a multi-year Inside Self Storage Best of Business award-winning architectural firm with over three decades of specialized expertise in self-storage facility design. Our firm combines principal-led project management with cutting-edge CADD technology to deliver efficient, high-quality architectural solutions nationwide. We maintain a dedicated team focused on full-time plan production while ensuring principal involvement throughout every project phase. Our experience spans millions of square feet of diverse building types including commercial developments, industrial projects, and complex land planning initiatives.We maximize rentable space through innovative two-story and three-story storage designs while maintaining compliance with ADA and local zoning requirements. Our services encompass complete project packages from initial design through permit processing and construction oversight. With licenses in six states, we provide nationwide architectural consultation and have facilitated project approvals in numerous municipalities. Our portfolio includes award-winning facilities recognized as city gateway projects and high-occupancy developments in competitive markets.
Services
Self-Storage Design
Architectural Design
Design Consultation
Permit Processing
Project Management
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized self-storage design experience
- Nationwide project management and design capabilities
- Principal-led projects with direct client involvement
- Licensed in six states including CA, AZ, and CO
- Award-winning designs recognized by Inside Self Storage
What people say
Highest ROI
Showpiece project
Maximize leasable space
Expert guidance
Competitive fees
Services
Self-Storage Design
We create optimized self-storage facilities with multi-story designs that maximize rentable space. Our solutions incorporate efficient layouts, ADA compliance, and market-specific features. Projects include recreational vehicle storage integration and climate-controlled units.
Project Management
Our principal-led management covers all phases from concept to completion. We coordinate consultants, track timelines, and ensure quality control using advanced project tracking systems throughout the development process.
Design Consultation
We provide early-stage planning advice for complex sites and zoning challenges. Our consultation includes feasibility studies, space optimization strategies, and compliance guidance for local regulations and building codes.
Permit Processing
Our team navigates municipal approval processes for storage facilities. We handle entitlements, zoning variances, and code compliance documentation to streamline project approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
Architectural Design
We deliver comprehensive architectural services for commercial storage facilities. Our designs address site constraints, maximize building efficiency, and incorporate aesthetic elements that meet community gateway requirements.
People
Ken Carrell
Founder
Principal architect with 35+ years of experience in storage facility design. Former Lake Forest Planning Commissioner with expertise in ADA compliance and multi-story storage solutions. Licensed in six states.
Questions
Can you work on projects in other states?
We provide architectural services nationwide and maintain licenses in six states including California, Arizona, and Texas.
Do you offer competitive pricing?
Yes, our streamlined operations allow us to deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service standards.
What states are you licensed in?
We hold architectural licenses in California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, and Texas.
What self-storage design expertise do you offer?
We specialize in multi-story storage facilities, RV storage integration, and maximizing rentable space on challenging sites.
