Mission & Values

At Somdal Associates, we are driven to create spaces that elevate human experience and strengthen communities. Through design excellence, continuous learning, and meaningful collaboration, we empower both our clients and our people to grow, innovate, and shape a better future.

Somdal University exists to strengthen our people, extend our capabilities, and accelerate our impact — for our clients, our communities, and our future.

Our Services

  • At Somdal, architecture is about more than buildings—it's about the people who use them. We design spaces that are functional, sustainable, and responsive to each client’s unique goals and context. Whether for healthcare, education, commercial, or residential use, our architecture blends creativity with technical precision to deliver environments that inspire and endure.

  • Our interior design services focus on creating environments that support well-being, productivity, and a sense of place. From initial concept through furniture selection and material specifications, we craft interiors that are as functional as they are beautiful. Each design reflects the character of the client and enhances the architectural vision.

  • Somdal’s master planning services provide a long-term vision for growth, development, and transformation. We collaborate with stakeholders to understand site opportunities, program needs, and future goals, producing flexible and strategic plans that guide responsible development for campuses, facilities, and communities.

  • Our design process is a collaborative, phased approach that transforms vision into reality. It begins with Conceptual Design, where we explore big ideas and project goals, followed by Schematic Design, where form and function are aligned. In Design Development, we refine details and integrate systems, leading to Construction Documents, which provide clear, coordinated instructions for building. Throughout Construction Administration, we stay involved to ensure the project is executed true to intent, delivering lasting, high-performance spaces.

  • Before a project begins, it’s essential to understand its potential. Our feasibility studies evaluate site conditions, regulatory constraints, program requirements, and cost considerations to determine what’s possible. This early-phase service helps clients make informed decisions with confidence—reducing risk and setting the stage for success.

Meet the Team

  • Chris Elberson, NCARB, AIA

    DIRECTOR OF DESIGN / PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

  • Ed Elberson, NCARB

    ARCHITECT EMERITUS

  • Spencer McCoy, NCARB

    SENIOR ARCHITECT

  • Chris Merckle

    ASSISANT DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

  • Ellie Weaver, NCIDQ

    SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

  • Steve White

    PROJECT DESIGNER

  • Morgan Provost

    PROJECT DESIGNER

  • Anthony Preston

    VISUALIZATION SPECIALIST

  • Laura Lange

    Laura Lange

    INTERIOR DESIGNER

  • Blayne Springer

    DESIGN INTERN

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