Commercial Experience

20 Years of Commercial Experience

Building a business is a collaborative effort that requires skill, dedication, and experience. Whether you’re renovating, expanding into a new space, or building from the ground up, you need a reliable and innovative partner to provide commercial services that ensure that your goals are ultimately realized and that your budget needs are accounted for. With over 18 years of experience designing for a commercial space, Summit is the right firm to help you bring your unique vision to life.  

As a compact design and engineering firm that provides 14 comprehensive services, Summit is the perfect match for any commercial project. Our status as an award-winning large firm allows us to adapt quickly and efficiently to any client’s needs without sacrificing flexibility and innovation.

At Summit, we know that one size rarely fits all. That’s why we consider every project carefully, tailoring a unique approach to the individual needs and challenges they present.  We utilize cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with comprehensive project management for full-service project delivery. Our goal is to ensure that our client’s projects are successful and that our commercial services exceed expectations through collaboration, creative design and engineering solutions, and community support.

Our Signature Design Approach

Summit Design and Engineering utilizes a distinctive Signature Design Approach that sets us apart from other firms. We combine current research and evidence-based design practices, carefully curating our approach to every project. By listening to and incorporating client feedback within our design processes, we ensure that innovative and artful solutions are delivered on time and within budget.

1. Listening/Learning (Deep Discovery)

We take a holistic approach to project development and design. Because of this, our first step in any project is listening to and consulting with our clients. We develop a comprehensive understanding of the site, budget, and client goals by asking questions before drawing a single line.

2. Visioning Collaboration

Every unique project requires a clear vision. Therefore, our second step in the design process is collaborating with our clients to arrive at the right concept for their needs. We ensure that their input is always considered so that we can deliver a product that meets their needs both functionally and aesthetically.

3. Innovative Design

We strive to stay on top of the new research and information that becomes available throughout the design process. As a result, we can combine cutting-edge ideas with our depth of experience to create innovative and elegant design solutions.

4. Strategic Project Management

The design process can undoubtedly be complex, fluid, and changeable. To avoid miscommunication, Summit keeps the client informed throughout the project’s lifespan. We work to clearly define any processes and deliverables so that our results are within budget and on time. 

5. Effective Implementation

Our people are our greatest asset. Together, we have the diverse skills necessary to shepherd your project from concept to completion. From architecture to site design to engineering, we have the breadth of experience and professional expertise to successfully implement projects of any scale. 

Commercial Project Portfolio

10000 Brighton

Municipal Office/Multi-use

ABC Retail Store

Municipal Hydraulics & Water Resources
Roads & Highways

Bloc 83

Municipal Sidewalks

Christian Brothers Automotive

Craft Solutions, LLC

Municipal Parks and Recreation

Kitt Creek Commons

Sacred Society Day Spa

Municipal Bridges

State Employee’s Credit Union

Tryon II Flex Space

Municipal Parks & Recreation
Greenways

Commercial Project Types

Office and Tenant Improvements

Restaurants

Warehouses

Adaptive Reuse

Retail

Financial Institutions

Master Plans

Historical Preservation

Interior Design

Previous Clients

Carrier Park Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study concept sketch with landscape architecture
City of Asheville,
North Carolina
Pavilion and Boardwalk on a Lake
City of Creedmoor,
North Carolina
Architectural drawing featuring the Mabel C. Smith Community Center in Fayetteville.
City of Fayetteville,
North Carolina
NC Wetlands Park at Walnut Creek - Structural Engineering, Water Resources, Transportation Design, Landscape Architecture
City of Raleigh,
North Carolina
Town of Carborro,
North Carolina
Tappahannock Downtown Revitalization zoning map for portfolio.
Town of Tappahannock,
Virginia
Town of Angier,
North Carolina
Town of Hillsborough,
North Carolina
Exterior mockup of the Carolina Legacy Volleyball Center.
Town of Rolesville,
North Carolina
Village of Clemmons,
North Carolina
Town of Galax,
Virginia
Map for the Town of Cape Carteret Cama Land Use Plan
Town of Cape Carteret,
Virginia

Contact Us for More Information

Eric Keravuori, PE, AICP

Program Manager

3301 Benson Drive Suite 400 Raleigh, NC 27609
919-322-0115
919-324-2547