Our Firm
About Us / Artisan's Architecture LLC
A boutique architectural practice rooted in Pensacola — designing buildings that listen to the people who use them and the places they inhabit.
Our JOURNEY
The journey of Artisan's Architecture is a tapestry woven with passion, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of architectural excellence. We invite you to explore our story, where every project reflects our dedication to transforming spaces and enhancing lives.
Artisan's Architecture was established in 2000 as a sole proprietorship, built on a simple conviction: that the best buildings come from the deepest understanding of the people who will use them. In January 2007, the firm incorporated as an LLC — a milestone that reflected years of steady growth and a deepening commitment to the practice and to serving our clients.
Our first project was an addition/renovation to a historic home located in East Hill. As we gained exposure and experience we quickly began specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects, including multiple churches & office buildings, as well as historic building renovations in downtown Pensacola.
From the Studio
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Our MISSION
Our mission at Artisan's Architecture is to redefine the way we experience architecture collaborating closely with clients, ensuring that each design is not only functional but also tells a unique story. We specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial architecture, bringing dreams to life through innovative design, passion, and creativity!
Architecture That Listens
Every project begins with deep listening. We ask more questions — about how you live, how you work, what frustrates you about your current space — before we draw a single line.
Partnership Over Transaction
We work with a small number of clients at a time so every project gets principal-level attention from start to finish. You will always know who is responsible for your project.
Responsibility to Place
Every place has its own character — its climate, its history, its landscape. We design buildings that belong where they are built, responding to their environment rather than ignoring it.
Craft in Every Detail
Good architecture lives in the details: the way light enters a room, the feel of a door handle, the proportion of a window. We stay engaged through construction to make sure the vision survives contact with reality.
The Firm
The person behind the work.
Charles E. Kunze Jr., AIA
Principal Architect
Chuck founded Artisan's Architecture as a sole proprietorship in 2000, incorporating as an LLC in 2007. He is a licensed architect in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University (1988), where he also completed the Cooperative Education Program. Chuck moved to Pensacola in 1981 and grew up here watching Pensacola become the hub of culture, history and coastal living which it has become today. He is proud to call Pensacola home and looks forward to having a hand in making Pensacola even better through innovative architectural design.
Credentials
- Florida LLC #AA26001757
- Florida Architectural Registration #AR0015341
- Alabama Architectural Registration #5513
- Louisiana Architectural Registration #5927
- Mississippi Architectural Registration #5184
- AIA Professional Member
- NCARB Certified
- B.Arch, Auburn University, 1988
- Auburn University Cooperative Education Program, 1988
Recognition
Awards & Publications
Wood Design Competition — First Place
Auburn University School of Architecture, Alabama
"Historic Prattville, A Revitalization" — Published Design
Publication
"Archidemia" — Published Design
Publication
Alabama Senate Resolution — Outstanding Achievement
"The Southern Forestry Center" Published Design
Grand Prize — Fiesta of Five Flags Sand Sculpting Contest
Public Art
First Place — "Color" Category
NW Florida AIA "A New Twist" Design Awards — Pensacola Christian Academy
First Place — "Harmony" Category
NW Florida AIA "A New Twist" Design Awards — Camp O' The Pines
Second Place — "Preservation" Category
NW Florida AIA "A New Twist" Design Awards — North Hill BP Station
First Place Design — Ronald McDonald House "2003 Dream Street"
Community Design
"Pelicans in Paradise" — Public Artwork Commission
Sponsored by Pensacola News Journal & IHMC
First Place "Jurors' Favorite" — CANstruction 2011
AIA N.W. Florida Chapter
First Place — "100 Years of Naval Aviation" Category
Chalk-it-up Pensacola, Public Art Sidewalk Chalk Display
"Best Use of Labels" — CANstruction 2011
AIA N.W. Florida Chapter
First Place Amateur Division — Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Contest
Public Art
Ready to start a conversation?
Initial consultations are complimentary. Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch within 1–2 business days.