Building bonds.
Bond Architects is a St. Louis-based architecture, interior design, and planning studio.
For more than three decades, we’ve partnered with school districts, civic institutions, and municipalities to create places that strengthen connections — schools that support student success, libraries that invite discovery, and gathering spaces that energize communities.
Clients count on our team for clear communication, accountability, and the kind of follow-through that builds long-term trust.
Our process starts with listening: we ask the right questions, prioritize our clients’ goals and aspirations, and stay engaged throughout the design and construction process.
Safe, healthy, and welcoming spaces for all.
Health and wellness isn’t just a buzzword for us. Our trauma-informed design approach prioritizes safety, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trauma-informed design (TiD) recognizes the impact of the built environment on mood and behavior. This approach integrates insights from neuroscience, sociology, and cultural awareness to create spaces that feel safe and calming.
Services We Offer
Architecture
Architectural Design
Code Analysis and Compliance
Renderings and Visualizations
Construction Documents
Construction Administration
Interiors
Interior Design
FF&E Specification and Acquisition
Space Needs Assessment and Planning
Brand Experience
Signage and Wayfinding
Planning
Bond Referendum / Fundraising Assistance
Cost Estimating
Facility Conditions Assessments
Feasibility Studies
Master Planning
Standards and Guidelines
Leadership
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Susan Pruchnicki, FAIA LEED AP ID+C
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
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Andrea Giovando, NCIDQ
PRINCIPAL, SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
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Rebecca Kleba, AAIA
PRINCIPAL, PROJECT MANAGER
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Michelle Wells, AIA
PRINCIPAL, LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
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Erik Wilson, AIA
PRINCIPAL, PROJECT MANAGER
Design Team
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Art Bond, AIA
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL EMERITUS
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Sue King, AIA, NCARB
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
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Lisa Griffin, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
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Tanner Smith, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
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Breanna Kolk, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
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Natalie Shepherd
ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE
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Patrick Wuerdeman
ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE
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Hannah Saunders
Architectural Intern
Administrative Staff
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Pam Slane
FINANCIAL MANAGER
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Adrian Aquilino
MARKETING MANAGER