Our team brings more than two decades of experience from large architectural firms.

We bring the experience, discipline, and client-focused approach needed to deliver real value.

FIKA Architects is a commercial architecture firm built around practical design, clear communication, and long-term value. We help clients move from early ideas to completed spaces with thoughtful planning, responsive guidance, and a process designed to reduce confusion along the way.

With experience shaped by decades in larger architectural firms, our team understands the importance of balancing design quality with budget, timeline, constructability, and real-world use. As construction costs continue to rise, we believe transparency, flexibility, and communication are essential to every successful project.

“Our approach is intentionally lean and hands-on. Each project receives direct attention, a reliable point of contact, and a team focused on creating spaces that are functional, feasible, responsible, and designed around the people who will use them.” – David Murphy

Our Team

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David Murphy

AIA, NCARB

Biography

Mr. Murphy has 15 years of architecture and interior design experience that can be seen in over 12 countries. His work spans from commercial design, to industrial design. Creating spaces that are not only functional and feasible but also environmentally responsible, is at the forefront for his design process. Mr. Murphy is a highly skilled BIM coordinator with experience in multi-discipline clash detection. Mr. Murphy brings design concepts to life using an assortment of technologies; In order for the clients to envision our designs completely and in a way they can understand. Meticulous Designer who approaches design challenges with critical thinking and superior technical skill.
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Doug Necci

AIA

Biography

Mr. Necci has served as an Architectural (Facade) Consultant for Novi, Michigan for approximately 20 years. In that capacity, he played a key role in the initial development of Noviʻs ordinance as well as provided reviews of all development projects during that period. Such projects including but not limited to, retail centers, shopping malls, office buildings, industrial, multiple and single-family residential, office/research, exposition center, hospital, commercial, restaurants, and other building types. Mr. Necci is ACT 54 certified and is qualified to perform reviews of residential and commercial buildings for compliance with the Michigan Building Code.
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Craig Necci

Assoc. AIA

Biography

Craig brings nearly 18 years of professional experience and excels in both the design and technical aspects of architecture. His experience spans a variety of project typologies including retail, educational, interiors and commercial work. Craig is passionate about the transformative power of design by using it as a tool to effect positive change and generate new ideas. His experience is enriched by working closely with clients to cultivate their vision and to then translate those ambitions into functional, beautiful, well-crafted solutions.
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Katy Rupp

Assoc. AIA

Biography

Over the course of a 19-year career in architecture, Katy has honed her ability to relate with clients, understand their goals, and collaborate on solutions that yield high-performing spaces completed on time and within budget. In a field where communication and interaction are crucial to a successful project, Katy excels. Throughout her career, she has covered all aspects of project delivery, including space planning, zoning and building codes, construction administration, field observation, and building assessment reports. Her experience runs the full gamut of commercial project types, from workplaces, multi-family residential, retail, and education sector projects.